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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,463.28, 36,517.32 and 14,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,463.28, 36,517.32 and 14,524.72 is: 20,043.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,463.28 : 36,517.32 = 14,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,463.28/36,517.32 = 14,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,463.28x = 36,517.32 × 14,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,463.28x = 530,403,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,403,848.15/26,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,043.01

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