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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,440.19, 36,487.46 and 14,503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,440.19, 36,487.46 and 14,503.55 is: 20,014.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,440.19 : 36,487.46 = 14,503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,440.19/36,487.46 = 14,503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,440.19x = 36,487.46 × 14,503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,440.19x = 529,197,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,197,700.48/26,440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.90

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