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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,440.59, 36,490.32 and 14,506.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,440.59, 36,490.32 and 14,506.39 is: 20,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,440.59 : 36,490.32 = 14,506.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,440.59/36,490.32 = 14,506.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,440.59x = 36,490.32 × 14,506.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,440.59x = 529,342,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,342,558.16/26,440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.07

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