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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,445.55, 36,495.36 and 14,508.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,445.55, 36,495.36 and 14,508.17 is: 20,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,445.55 : 36,495.36 = 14,508.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,445.55/36,495.36 = 14,508.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,445.55x = 36,495.36 × 14,508.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,445.55x = 529,480,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,480,887.09/26,445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.55

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