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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,449.84, 36,501.62 and 14,513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,449.84, 36,501.62 and 14,513.96 is: 20,029.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,449.84 : 36,501.62 = 14,513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,449.84/36,501.62 = 14,513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,449.84x = 36,501.62 × 14,513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,449.84x = 529,783,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,783,052.62/26,449.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,029.73

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