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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,439.89, 36,488.07 and 14,503.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,439.89, 36,488.07 and 14,503.73 is: 20,015.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,439.89 : 36,488.07 = 14,503.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,439.89/36,488.07 = 14,503.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,439.89x = 36,488.07 × 14,503.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,439.89x = 529,213,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,213,115.50/26,439.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.71

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