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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,482.98, 36,546.77 and 14,383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,482.98, 36,546.77 and 14,383.69 is: 19,849.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,482.98 : 36,546.77 = 14,383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,482.98/36,546.77 = 14,383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,482.98x = 36,546.77 × 14,383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,482.98x = 525,677,501.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,677,501.55/26,482.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.64

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