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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,449.74, 36,499.39 and 14,512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,449.74, 36,499.39 and 14,512.82 is: 20,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,449.74 : 36,499.39 = 14,512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,449.74/36,499.39 = 14,512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,449.74x = 36,499.39 × 14,512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,449.74x = 529,708,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,708,858.40/26,449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.00

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