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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.01, 36,517.53 and 14,525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.01, 36,517.53 and 14,525.45 is: 20,045.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.01 : 36,517.53 = 14,525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.01/36,517.53 = 14,525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.01x = 36,517.53 × 14,525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.01x = 530,433,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,433,464.84/26,462.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,045.09

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