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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,445.10, 36,494.22 and 14,508.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,445.10, 36,494.22 and 14,508.18 is: 20,021.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,445.10 : 36,494.22 = 14,508.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,445.10/36,494.22 = 14,508.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,445.10x = 36,494.22 × 14,508.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,445.10x = 529,464,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,464,712.72/26,445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.28

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