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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.78, 36,521.14 and 14,529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.78, 36,521.14 and 14,529.05 is: 20,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.78 : 36,521.14 = 14,529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.78/36,521.14 = 14,529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.78x = 36,521.14 × 14,529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.78x = 530,617,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,617,250.19/26,465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.18

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