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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,440.85, 36,488.57 and 14,504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,440.85, 36,488.57 and 14,504.06 is: 20,015.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,440.85 : 36,488.57 = 14,504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,440.85/36,488.57 = 14,504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,440.85x = 36,488.57 × 14,504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,440.85x = 529,232,153.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,232,153.63/26,440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,015.71

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