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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,448.65, 36,498.85 and 14,511.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,448.65, 36,498.85 and 14,511.99 is: 20,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,448.65 : 36,498.85 = 14,511.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,448.65/36,498.85 = 14,511.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,448.65x = 36,498.85 × 14,511.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,448.65x = 529,670,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,670,820.47/26,448.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,026.38

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