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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.70, 36,523.98 and 14,528.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.70, 36,523.98 and 14,528.94 is: 20,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.70 : 36,523.98 = 14,528.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.70/36,523.98 = 14,528.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.70x = 36,523.98 × 14,528.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.70x = 530,654,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,654,713.98/26,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.66

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