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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.55, 36,493.98 and 14,507.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.55, 36,493.98 and 14,507.17 is: 20,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.55 : 36,493.98 = 14,507.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.55/36,493.98 = 14,507.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.55x = 36,493.98 × 14,507.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.55x = 529,424,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,424,371.84/26,444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.17

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