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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,443.28, 36,491.73 and 14,506.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,443.28, 36,491.73 and 14,506.62 is: 20,019.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,443.28 : 36,491.73 = 14,506.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,443.28/36,491.73 = 14,506.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,443.28x = 36,491.73 × 14,506.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,443.28x = 529,371,577.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,371,577.81/26,443.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.13

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