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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,439.39, 36,487.38 and 14,503.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,439.39, 36,487.38 and 14,503.23 is: 20,015.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,439.39 : 36,487.38 = 14,503.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,439.39/36,487.38 = 14,503.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,439.39x = 36,487.38 × 14,503.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,439.39x = 529,184,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,184,609.28/26,439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.01

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