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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.08, 36,492.54 and 14,506.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.08, 36,492.54 and 14,506.84 is: 20,019.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.08 : 36,492.54 = 14,506.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.08/36,492.54 = 14,506.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.08x = 36,492.54 × 14,506.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.08x = 529,391,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,391,438.97/26,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.28

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