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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.84, 36,494.72 and 14,508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.84, 36,494.72 and 14,508.96 is: 20,022.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.84 : 36,494.72 = 14,508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.84/36,494.72 = 14,508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.84x = 36,494.72 × 14,508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.84x = 529,500,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,500,432.69/26,444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.83

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