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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.98, 36,497.89 and 14,511.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.98, 36,497.89 and 14,511.43 is: 20,025.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.98 : 36,497.89 = 14,511.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.98/36,497.89 = 14,511.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.98x = 36,497.89 × 14,511.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.98x = 529,636,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,636,575.88/26,447.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,025.60

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