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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,439.08, 36,486.15 and 14,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,439.08, 36,486.15 and 14,502.32 is: 20,013.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,439.08 : 36,486.15 = 14,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,439.08/36,486.15 = 14,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,439.08x = 36,486.15 × 14,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,439.08x = 529,133,822.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,133,822.87/26,439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.32

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