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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,446.06, 36,493.71 and 14,509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,446.06, 36,493.71 and 14,509.12 is: 20,021.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,446.06 : 36,493.71 = 14,509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,446.06/36,493.71 = 14,509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,446.06x = 36,493.71 × 14,509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,446.06x = 529,491,617.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,491,617.64/26,446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,021.57

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