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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,446.71, 36,498.83 and 14,512.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,446.71, 36,498.83 and 14,512.37 is: 20,028.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,446.71 : 36,498.83 = 14,512.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,446.71/36,498.83 = 14,512.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,446.71x = 36,498.83 × 14,512.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,446.71x = 529,684,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,684,544.21/26,446.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,028.37

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