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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,459.21, 36,513.59 and 14,522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,459.21, 36,513.59 and 14,522.76 is: 20,041.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,459.21 : 36,513.59 = 14,522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,459.21/36,513.59 = 14,522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,459.21x = 36,513.59 × 14,522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,459.21x = 530,278,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,278,031.69/26,459.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,041.34

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