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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,439.65, 36,486.49 and 14,502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,439.65, 36,486.49 and 14,502.77 is: 20,013.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,439.65 : 36,486.49 = 14,502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,439.65/36,486.49 = 14,502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,439.65x = 36,486.49 × 14,502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,439.65x = 529,154,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,154,917.63/26,439.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.69

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