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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,449.17, 36,499.83 and 14,512.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,449.17, 36,499.83 and 14,512.53 is: 20,027.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,449.17 : 36,499.83 = 14,512.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,449.17/36,499.83 = 14,512.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,449.17x = 36,499.83 × 14,512.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,449.17x = 529,704,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,704,877.87/26,449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.28

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