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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.31, 36,516.69 and 14,525.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.31, 36,516.69 and 14,525.43 is: 20,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.31 : 36,516.69 = 14,525.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.31/36,516.69 = 14,525.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.31x = 36,516.69 × 14,525.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.31x = 530,420,624.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,420,624.43/26,462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,044.38

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