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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,458.64, 36,512.89 and 14,522.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,458.64, 36,512.89 and 14,522.07 is: 20,040.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,458.64 : 36,512.89 = 14,522.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,458.64/36,512.89 = 14,522.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,458.64x = 36,512.89 × 14,522.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,458.64x = 530,242,744.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,242,744.48/26,458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,040.44

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