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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,449.85, 36,501.48 and 14,963.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,449.85, 36,501.48 and 14,963.83 is: 20,650.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,449.85 : 36,501.48 = 14,963.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,449.85/36,501.48 = 14,963.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,449.85x = 36,501.48 × 14,963.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,449.85x = 546,201,850.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,201,850.21/26,449.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,650.47

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