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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,464.97, 36,521.57 and 14,528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,464.97, 36,521.57 and 14,528.04 is: 20,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,464.97 : 36,521.57 = 14,528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,464.97/36,521.57 = 14,528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,464.97x = 36,521.57 × 14,528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,464.97x = 530,586,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,586,757.18/26,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,048.65

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