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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,434.89, 36,480.61 and 14,498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,434.89, 36,480.61 and 14,498.12 is: 20,007.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,434.89 : 36,480.61 = 14,498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,434.89/36,480.61 = 14,498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,434.89x = 36,480.61 × 14,498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,434.89x = 528,900,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,900,261.45/26,434.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,007.66

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