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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,464.58, 36,521.54 and 14,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,464.58, 36,521.54 and 14,529 is: 20,050.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,464.58 : 36,521.54 = 14,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,464.58/36,521.54 = 14,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,464.58x = 36,521.54 × 14,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,464.58x = 530,621,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,621,382.02/26,464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.25

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