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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,445.06, 36,492.33 and 14,508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,445.06, 36,492.33 and 14,508.12 is: 20,020.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,445.06 : 36,492.33 = 14,508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,445.06/36,492.33 = 14,508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,445.06x = 36,492.33 × 14,508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,445.06x = 529,435,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,435,102.72/26,445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,020.19

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