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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,443.91, 36,492.45 and 14,506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,443.91, 36,492.45 and 14,506.94 is: 20,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,443.91 : 36,492.45 = 14,506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,443.91/36,492.45 = 14,506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,443.91x = 36,492.45 × 14,506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,443.91x = 529,393,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,393,782.60/26,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.50

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