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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,438.07, 36,484.56 and 14,501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,438.07, 36,484.56 and 14,501.64 is: 20,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,438.07 : 36,484.56 = 14,501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,438.07/36,484.56 = 14,501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,438.07x = 36,484.56 × 14,501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,438.07x = 529,085,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,085,954.68/26,438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,012.28

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