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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.79, 36,523.35 and 14,529.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.79, 36,523.35 and 14,529.09 is: 20,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.79 : 36,523.35 = 14,529.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.79/36,523.35 = 14,529.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.79x = 36,523.35 × 14,529.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.79x = 530,651,039.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,651,039.25/26,465.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.45

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