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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.13, 36,521.99 and 14,528.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.13, 36,521.99 and 14,528.67 is: 20,049.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.13 : 36,521.99 = 14,528.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.13/36,521.99 = 14,528.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.13x = 36,521.99 × 14,528.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.13x = 530,615,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,615,785.34/26,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.62

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