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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,461.20, 36,517.77 and 14,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,461.20, 36,517.77 and 14,524.44 is: 20,044.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,461.20 : 36,517.77 = 14,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,461.20/36,517.77 = 14,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,461.20x = 36,517.77 × 14,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,461.20x = 530,400,159.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,400,159.30/26,461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.45

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