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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,461.22, 36,517.77 and 14,524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,461.22, 36,517.77 and 14,524.43 is: 20,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,461.22 : 36,517.77 = 14,524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,461.22/36,517.77 = 14,524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,461.22x = 36,517.77 × 14,524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,461.22x = 530,399,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,399,611.53/26,461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.42

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