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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,459.09, 36,513.41 and 14,522.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,459.09, 36,513.41 and 14,522.62 is: 20,041.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,459.09 : 36,513.41 = 14,522.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,459.09/36,513.41 = 14,522.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,459.09x = 36,513.41 × 14,522.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,459.09x = 530,270,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,270,378.33/26,459.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,041.14

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