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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,445.78, 36,497.53 and 14,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,445.78, 36,497.53 and 14,511.44 is: 20,027.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,445.78 : 36,497.53 = 14,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,445.78/36,497.53 = 14,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,445.78x = 36,497.53 × 14,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,445.78x = 529,631,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,631,534.26/26,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.08

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