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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,449.31, 36,499.76 and 14,512.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,449.31, 36,499.76 and 14,512.64 is: 20,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,449.31 : 36,499.76 = 14,512.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,449.31/36,499.76 = 14,512.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,449.31x = 36,499.76 × 14,512.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,449.31x = 529,707,876.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,707,876.97/26,449.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.29

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