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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,440.15, 36,487.18 and 14,503.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,440.15, 36,487.18 and 14,503.27 is: 20,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,440.15 : 36,487.18 = 14,503.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,440.15/36,487.18 = 14,503.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,440.15x = 36,487.18 × 14,503.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,440.15x = 529,183,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,183,168.13/26,440.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.38

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