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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.58, 36,522.92 and 14,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.58, 36,522.92 and 14,530 is: 20,051.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.58 : 36,522.92 = 14,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.58/36,522.92 = 14,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.58x = 36,522.92 × 14,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.58x = 530,678,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,678,027.60/26,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.63

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