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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.91, 36,493.83 and 14,507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.91, 36,493.83 and 14,507.94 is: 20,020.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.91 : 36,493.83 = 14,507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.91/36,493.83 = 14,507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.91x = 36,493.83 × 14,507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.91x = 529,450,296.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,450,296.01/26,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.88

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