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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.20, 36,519.15 and 14,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.20, 36,519.15 and 14,525.44 is: 20,045.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.20 : 36,519.15 = 14,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.20/36,519.15 = 14,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.20x = 36,519.15 × 14,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.20x = 530,456,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,456,722.18/26,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,045.83

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