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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.66, 36,494.58 and 14,508.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.66, 36,494.58 and 14,508.35 is: 20,022.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.66 : 36,494.58 = 14,508.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.66/36,494.58 = 14,508.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.66x = 36,494.58 × 14,508.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.66x = 529,476,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,476,230.98/26,444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.05

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