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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,435.31, 36,481.23 and 14,499.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,435.31, 36,481.23 and 14,499.25 is: 20,009.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,435.31 : 36,481.23 = 14,499.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,435.31/36,481.23 = 14,499.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,435.31x = 36,481.23 × 14,499.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,435.31x = 528,950,437.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,950,437.83/26,435.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,009.24

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