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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.97, 36,522.94 and 14,529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.97, 36,522.94 and 14,529.04 is: 20,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.97 : 36,522.94 = 14,529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.97/36,522.94 = 14,529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.97x = 36,522.94 × 14,529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.97x = 530,643,256.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,643,256.18/26,465.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,050.02

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