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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,439.09, 36,486.36 and 14,502.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,439.09, 36,486.36 and 14,502.21 is: 20,013.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,439.09 : 36,486.36 = 14,502.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,439.09/36,486.36 = 14,502.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,439.09x = 36,486.36 × 14,502.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,439.09x = 529,132,854.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,132,854.86/26,439.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.28

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