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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.96, 36,522.78 and 14,529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.96, 36,522.78 and 14,529.44 is: 20,050.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.96 : 36,522.78 = 14,529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.96/36,522.78 = 14,529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.96x = 36,522.78 × 14,529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.96x = 530,655,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,655,540.64/26,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.49

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