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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,438.69, 36,487.73 and 14,504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,438.69, 36,487.73 and 14,504.36 is: 20,017.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,438.69 : 36,487.73 = 14,504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,438.69/36,487.73 = 14,504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,438.69x = 36,487.73 × 14,504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,438.69x = 529,231,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,231,025.33/26,438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,017.29

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