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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,439.99, 36,486.56 and 14,503.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,439.99, 36,486.56 and 14,503.22 is: 20,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,439.99 : 36,486.56 = 14,503.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,439.99/36,486.56 = 14,503.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,439.99x = 36,486.56 × 14,503.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,439.99x = 529,172,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,172,606.72/26,439.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.10

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