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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.85, 36,493.25 and 14,508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.85, 36,493.25 and 14,508.08 is: 20,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.85 : 36,493.25 = 14,508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.85/36,493.25 = 14,508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.85x = 36,493.25 × 14,508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.85x = 529,447,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,447,117.96/26,444.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.80

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