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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,436.76, 36,483.75 and 14,500.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,436.76, 36,483.75 and 14,500.60 is: 20,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,436.76 : 36,483.75 = 14,500.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,436.76/36,483.75 = 14,500.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,436.76x = 36,483.75 × 14,500.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,436.76x = 529,036,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,036,265.25/26,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,011.39

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