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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,416.53, 36,455.67 and 14,481.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,416.53, 36,455.67 and 14,481.18 is: 19,984.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,416.53 : 36,455.67 = 14,481.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,416.53/36,455.67 = 14,481.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,416.53x = 36,455.67 × 14,481.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,416.53x = 527,921,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,921,119.29/26,416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,984.50

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