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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,443.10, 36,491.94 and 14,506.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,443.10, 36,491.94 and 14,506.34 is: 20,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,443.10 : 36,491.94 = 14,506.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,443.10/36,491.94 = 14,506.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,443.10x = 36,491.94 × 14,506.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,443.10x = 529,364,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,364,488.90/26,443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.00

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