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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,458.97, 36,514.67 and 14,522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,458.97, 36,514.67 and 14,522.18 is: 20,041.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,458.97 : 36,514.67 = 14,522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,458.97/36,514.67 = 14,522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,458.97x = 36,514.67 × 14,522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,458.97x = 530,272,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,272,355.20/26,458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,041.31

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