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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.49, 36,355.23 and 14,858.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.49, 36,355.23 and 14,858.55 is: 20,504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.49 : 36,355.23 = 14,858.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.49/36,355.23 = 14,858.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.49x = 36,355.23 × 14,858.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.49x = 540,186,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,186,002.72/26,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.71

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