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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.94, 36,523.58 and 14,529.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.94, 36,523.58 and 14,529.78 is: 20,051.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.94 : 36,523.58 = 14,529.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.94/36,523.58 = 14,529.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.94x = 36,523.58 × 14,529.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.94x = 530,679,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,679,509.56/26,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.41

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