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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,440.55, 36,488.46 and 14,503.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,440.55, 36,488.46 and 14,503.17 is: 20,014.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,440.55 : 36,488.46 = 14,503.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,440.55/36,488.46 = 14,503.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,440.55x = 36,488.46 × 14,503.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,440.55x = 529,198,338.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,198,338.42/26,440.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,014.65

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