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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,438.64, 36,486.34 and 14,502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,438.64, 36,486.34 and 14,502.48 is: 20,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,438.64 : 36,486.34 = 14,502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,438.64/36,486.34 = 14,502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,438.64x = 36,486.34 × 14,502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,438.64x = 529,142,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,142,233.69/26,438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.98

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