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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.71, 36,544.63 and 14,382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.71, 36,544.63 and 14,382.09 is: 19,847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.71 : 36,544.63 = 14,382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.71/36,544.63 = 14,382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.71x = 36,544.63 × 14,382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.71x = 525,588,323.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,588,323.09/26,481.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.22

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