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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,446.91, 36,496.68 and 14,510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,446.91, 36,496.68 and 14,510.39 is: 20,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,446.91 : 36,496.68 = 14,510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,446.91/36,496.68 = 14,510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,446.91x = 36,496.68 × 14,510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,446.91x = 529,581,060.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,581,060.51/26,446.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,024.31

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