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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,463.69, 36,520.17 and 14,526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,463.69, 36,520.17 and 14,526.78 is: 20,047.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,463.69 : 36,520.17 = 14,526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,463.69/36,520.17 = 14,526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,463.69x = 36,520.17 × 14,526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,463.69x = 530,520,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,520,475.15/26,463.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.11

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