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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,468.08, 36,525.49 and 14,531.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,468.08, 36,525.49 and 14,531.33 is: 20,052.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,468.08 : 36,525.49 = 14,531.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,468.08/36,525.49 = 14,531.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,468.08x = 36,525.49 × 14,531.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,468.08x = 530,763,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,763,948.60/26,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,052.98

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