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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.22, 36,521.85 and 14,528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.22, 36,521.85 and 14,528.76 is: 20,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.22 : 36,521.85 = 14,528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.22/36,521.85 = 14,528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.22x = 36,521.85 × 14,528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.22x = 530,617,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,617,193.41/26,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.60

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