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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,436.47, 36,482.38 and 14,499.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,436.47, 36,482.38 and 14,499.91 is: 20,009.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,436.47 : 36,482.38 = 14,499.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,436.47/36,482.38 = 14,499.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,436.47x = 36,482.38 × 14,499.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,436.47x = 528,991,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,991,044.17/26,436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,009.90

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