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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,443.78, 36,492.90 and 14,507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,443.78, 36,492.90 and 14,507.62 is: 20,020.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,443.78 : 36,492.90 = 14,507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,443.78/36,492.90 = 14,507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,443.78x = 36,492.90 × 14,507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,443.78x = 529,425,125.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,425,125.90/26,443.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.78

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