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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.56, 36,486.18 and 14,503.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.56, 36,486.18 and 14,503.22 is: 20,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.56 : 36,486.18 = 14,503.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.56/36,486.18 = 14,503.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.56x = 36,486.18 × 14,503.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.56x = 529,167,049.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,167,049.89/26,437.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.73

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