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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.42, 36,492.09 and 14,507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.42, 36,492.09 and 14,507.51 is: 20,019.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.42 : 36,492.09 = 14,507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.42/36,492.09 = 14,507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.42x = 36,492.09 × 14,507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.42x = 529,409,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,409,178.14/26,444.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,019.70

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