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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,435.94, 36,481.62 and 14,499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,435.94, 36,481.62 and 14,499.36 is: 20,009.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,435.94 : 36,481.62 = 14,499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,435.94/36,481.62 = 14,499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,435.94x = 36,481.62 × 14,499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,435.94x = 528,960,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,960,141.76/26,435.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,009.13

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