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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,443.08, 36,492.24 and 14,507.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,443.08, 36,492.24 and 14,507.10 is: 20,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,443.08 : 36,492.24 = 14,507.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,443.08/36,492.24 = 14,507.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,443.08x = 36,492.24 × 14,507.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,443.08x = 529,396,574.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,396,574.90/26,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.23

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