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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,435.23, 36,481.67 and 14,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,435.23, 36,481.67 and 14,499 is: 20,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,435.23 : 36,481.67 = 14,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,435.23/36,481.67 = 14,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,435.23x = 36,481.67 × 14,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,435.23x = 528,947,733.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,947,733.33/26,435.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,009.20

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