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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.91, 36,498.06 and 14,511.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.91, 36,498.06 and 14,511.39 is: 20,025.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.91 : 36,498.06 = 14,511.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.91/36,498.06 = 14,511.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.91x = 36,498.06 × 14,511.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.91x = 529,637,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,637,582.90/26,447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,025.69

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