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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,435.81, 36,481.92 and 14,499.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,435.81, 36,481.92 and 14,499.75 is: 20,009.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,435.81 : 36,481.92 = 14,499.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,435.81/36,481.92 = 14,499.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,435.81x = 36,481.92 × 14,499.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,435.81x = 528,978,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,978,719.52/26,435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,009.93

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