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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,439.19, 36,486.08 and 14,502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,439.19, 36,486.08 and 14,502.55 is: 20,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,439.19 : 36,486.08 = 14,502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,439.19/36,486.08 = 14,502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,439.19x = 36,486.08 × 14,502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,439.19x = 529,141,261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,141,261.19/26,439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.52

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