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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,446.75, 36,495.56 and 14,509.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,446.75, 36,495.56 and 14,509.83 is: 20,023.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,446.75 : 36,495.56 = 14,509.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,446.75/36,495.56 = 14,509.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,446.75x = 36,495.56 × 14,509.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,446.75x = 529,544,544.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,544,544.49/26,446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.05

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