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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,440.09, 36,487.74 and 14,503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,440.09, 36,487.74 and 14,503.21 is: 20,014.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,440.09 : 36,487.74 = 14,503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,440.09/36,487.74 = 14,503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,440.09x = 36,487.74 × 14,503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,440.09x = 529,189,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,189,355.65/26,440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.66

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