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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,438.76, 36,486.51 and 14,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,438.76, 36,486.51 and 14,502.60 is: 20,014.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,438.76 : 36,486.51 = 14,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,438.76/36,486.51 = 14,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,438.76x = 36,486.51 × 14,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,438.76x = 529,149,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,149,259.93/26,438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.15

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