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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.46, 36,493.02 and 14,507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.46, 36,493.02 and 14,507.94 is: 20,020.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.46 : 36,493.02 = 14,507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.46/36,493.02 = 14,507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.46x = 36,493.02 × 14,507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.46x = 529,438,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,438,544.58/26,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.77

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