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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,445.42, 36,493.47 and 14,508.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,445.42, 36,493.47 and 14,508.51 is: 20,021.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,445.42 : 36,493.47 = 14,508.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,445.42/36,493.47 = 14,508.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,445.42x = 36,493.47 × 14,508.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,445.42x = 529,465,874.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,465,874.43/26,445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.08

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