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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.88, 36,486.60 and 14,503.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.88, 36,486.60 and 14,503.54 is: 20,016.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.88 : 36,486.60 = 14,503.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.88/36,486.60 = 14,503.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.88x = 36,486.60 × 14,503.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.88x = 529,184,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,184,862.56/26,437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,016.16

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