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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,438.58, 36,485.46 and 14,501.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,438.58, 36,485.46 and 14,501.82 is: 20,012.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,438.58 : 36,485.46 = 14,501.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,438.58/36,485.46 = 14,501.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,438.58x = 36,485.46 × 14,501.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,438.58x = 529,105,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,105,573.54/26,438.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,012.63

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