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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,458.60, 36,512.76 and 14,522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,458.60, 36,512.76 and 14,522.16 is: 20,040.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,458.60 : 36,512.76 = 14,522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,458.60/36,512.76 = 14,522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,458.60x = 36,512.76 × 14,522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,458.60x = 530,244,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,244,142.76/26,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,040.52

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