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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.21, 36,518.11 and 14,525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.21, 36,518.11 and 14,525.28 is: 20,045.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.21 : 36,518.11 = 14,525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.21/36,518.11 = 14,525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.21x = 36,518.11 × 14,525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.21x = 530,435,736.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,435,736.51/26,462.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,045.03

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