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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,468.22, 36,525.96 and 14,531.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,468.22, 36,525.96 and 14,531.76 is: 20,053.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,468.22 : 36,525.96 = 14,531.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,468.22/36,525.96 = 14,531.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,468.22x = 36,525.96 × 14,531.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,468.22x = 530,786,484.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,786,484.49/26,468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,053.73

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