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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,435.64, 36,480.97 and 14,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,435.64, 36,480.97 and 14,498.76 is: 20,008.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,435.64 : 36,480.97 = 14,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,435.64/36,480.97 = 14,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,435.64x = 36,480.97 × 14,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,435.64x = 528,928,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,928,828.60/26,435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,008.17

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