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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.16, 36,602.64 and 14,424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.16, 36,602.64 and 14,424.30 is: 19,905.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.16 : 36,602.64 = 14,424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.16/36,602.64 = 14,424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.16x = 36,602.64 × 14,424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.16x = 527,967,460.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,967,460.15/26,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.15

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