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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.16, 36,493.11 and 14,507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.16, 36,493.11 and 14,507.64 is: 20,020.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.16 : 36,493.11 = 14,507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.16/36,493.11 = 14,507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.16x = 36,493.11 × 14,507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.16x = 529,428,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,428,902.36/26,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.64

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