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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,466.09, 36,523.59 and 14,530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,466.09, 36,523.59 and 14,530.50 is: 20,052.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,466.09 : 36,523.59 = 14,530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,466.09/36,523.59 = 14,530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,466.09x = 36,523.59 × 14,530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,466.09x = 530,706,024.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,706,024.50/26,466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.30

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