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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,468.39, 36,525.92 and 14,531.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,468.39, 36,525.92 and 14,531.64 is: 20,053.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,468.39 : 36,525.92 = 14,531.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,468.39/36,525.92 = 14,531.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,468.39x = 36,525.92 × 14,531.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,468.39x = 530,781,501.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,781,501.94/26,468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,053.41

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