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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,436.62, 36,481.86 and 14,336.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,436.62, 36,481.86 and 14,336.43 is: 19,783.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,436.62 : 36,481.86 = 14,336.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,436.62/36,481.86 = 14,336.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,436.62x = 36,481.86 × 14,336.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,436.62x = 523,019,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,019,632.16/26,436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.91

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