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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,442.06, 36,492.39 and 14,507.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,442.06, 36,492.39 and 14,507.73 is: 20,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,442.06 : 36,492.39 = 14,507.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,442.06/36,492.39 = 14,507.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,442.06x = 36,492.39 × 14,507.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,442.06x = 529,421,741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,421,741.17/26,442.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.96

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