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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,443.38, 36,491.79 and 14,506.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,443.38, 36,491.79 and 14,506.89 is: 20,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,443.38 : 36,491.79 = 14,506.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,443.38/36,491.79 = 14,506.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,443.38x = 36,491.79 × 14,506.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,443.38x = 529,382,383.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,382,383.43/26,443.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.47

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