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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.92, 36,492.78 and 14,508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.92, 36,492.78 and 14,508 is: 20,020.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.92 : 36,492.78 = 14,508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.92/36,492.78 = 14,508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.92x = 36,492.78 × 14,508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.92x = 529,437,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,437,252.24/26,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.38

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