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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,449.98, 36,498.69 and 14,513.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,449.98, 36,498.69 and 14,513.28 is: 20,027.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,449.98 : 36,498.69 = 14,513.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,449.98/36,498.69 = 14,513.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,449.98x = 36,498.69 × 14,513.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,449.98x = 529,715,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,715,707.60/26,449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.07

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