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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.60, 36,493.92 and 14,507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.60, 36,493.92 and 14,507.72 is: 20,020.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.60 : 36,493.92 = 14,507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.60/36,493.92 = 14,507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.60x = 36,493.92 × 14,507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.60x = 529,443,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,443,573.06/26,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.86

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