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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,414.81, 36,453.12 and 14,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,414.81, 36,453.12 and 14,928.80 is: 20,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,414.81 : 36,453.12 = 14,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,414.81/36,453.12 = 14,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,414.81x = 36,453.12 × 14,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,414.81x = 544,201,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,201,337.86/26,414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,602.13

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