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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,435.65, 36,481.98 and 14,499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,435.65, 36,481.98 and 14,499.82 is: 20,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,435.65 : 36,481.98 = 14,499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,435.65/36,481.98 = 14,499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,435.65x = 36,481.98 × 14,499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,435.65x = 528,982,143.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,982,143.24/26,435.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.18

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