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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,417.58, 36,456.51 and 14,481.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,417.58, 36,456.51 and 14,481.15 is: 19,984.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,417.58 : 36,456.51 = 14,481.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,417.58/36,456.51 = 14,481.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,417.58x = 36,456.51 × 14,481.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,417.58x = 527,932,189.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,932,189.79/26,417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,984.12

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