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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,442.91, 36,491.07 and 14,505.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,442.91, 36,491.07 and 14,505.94 is: 20,018.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,442.91 : 36,491.07 = 14,505.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,442.91/36,491.07 = 14,505.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,442.91x = 36,491.07 × 14,505.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,442.91x = 529,337,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,337,271.96/26,442.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,018.12

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