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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,445.86, 36,494.11 and 14,508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,445.86, 36,494.11 and 14,508.96 is: 20,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,445.86 : 36,494.11 = 14,508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,445.86/36,494.11 = 14,508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,445.86x = 36,494.11 × 14,508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,445.86x = 529,491,463.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,491,463.51/26,445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.72

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