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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,440.68, 36,487.92 and 14,503.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,440.68, 36,487.92 and 14,503.74 is: 20,015.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,440.68 : 36,487.92 = 14,503.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,440.68/36,487.92 = 14,503.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,440.68x = 36,487.92 × 14,503.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,440.68x = 529,211,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,211,304.82/26,440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.04

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