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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,439.64, 36,487.72 and 14,503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,439.64, 36,487.72 and 14,503.48 is: 20,015.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,439.64 : 36,487.72 = 14,503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,439.64/36,487.72 = 14,503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,439.64x = 36,487.72 × 14,503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,439.64x = 529,198,917.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,198,917.27/26,439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.36

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