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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.08, 36,496.68 and 14,509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.08, 36,496.68 and 14,509.84 is: 20,023.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.08 : 36,496.68 = 14,509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.08/36,496.68 = 14,509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.08x = 36,496.68 × 14,509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.08x = 529,560,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,560,987.33/26,447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.42

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