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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.22, 36,517.73 and 14,525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.22, 36,517.73 and 14,525.76 is: 20,045.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.22 : 36,517.73 = 14,525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.22/36,517.73 = 14,525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.22x = 36,517.73 × 14,525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.22x = 530,447,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,447,709.10/26,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,045.47

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