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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,461.22, 36,516.34 and 14,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,461.22, 36,516.34 and 14,524.74 is: 20,044.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,461.22 : 36,516.34 = 14,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,461.22/36,516.34 = 14,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,461.22x = 36,516.34 × 14,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,461.22x = 530,390,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,390,344.25/26,461.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.06

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