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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.83, 36,519.12 and 14,527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.83, 36,519.12 and 14,527.25 is: 20,047.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.83 : 36,519.12 = 14,527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.83/36,519.12 = 14,527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.83x = 36,519.12 × 14,527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.83x = 530,522,313.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,522,313.38/26,462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.83

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