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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,448.91, 36,499.44 and 14,512.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,448.91, 36,499.44 and 14,512.39 is: 20,027.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,448.91 : 36,499.44 = 14,512.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,448.91/36,499.44 = 14,512.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,448.91x = 36,499.44 × 14,512.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,448.91x = 529,694,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,694,108.06/26,448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.07

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