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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,439.57, 36,486.63 and 14,503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,439.57, 36,486.63 and 14,503.14 is: 20,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,439.57 : 36,486.63 = 14,503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,439.57/36,486.63 = 14,503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,439.57x = 36,486.63 × 14,503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,439.57x = 529,170,703.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,170,703.02/26,439.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.35

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