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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,459.10, 36,512.41 and 14,522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,459.10, 36,512.41 and 14,522.64 is: 20,040.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,459.10 : 36,512.41 = 14,522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,459.10/36,512.41 = 14,522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,459.10x = 36,512.41 × 14,522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,459.10x = 530,256,585.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,256,585.96/26,459.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,040.61

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