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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,459.85, 36,514.56 and 14,523.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,459.85, 36,514.56 and 14,523.21 is: 20,042.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,459.85 : 36,514.56 = 14,523.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,459.85/36,514.56 = 14,523.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,459.85x = 36,514.56 × 14,523.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,459.85x = 530,308,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,308,622.94/26,459.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.01

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