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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,458.70, 36,513.44 and 14,523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,458.70, 36,513.44 and 14,523.14 is: 20,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,458.70 : 36,513.44 = 14,523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,458.70/36,513.44 = 14,523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,458.70x = 36,513.44 × 14,523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,458.70x = 530,289,801.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,289,801.00/26,458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.17

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