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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,402.69, 36,435.71 and 14,466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,402.69, 36,435.71 and 14,466.48 is: 19,963.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,402.69 : 36,435.71 = 14,466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,402.69/36,435.71 = 14,466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,402.69x = 36,435.71 × 14,466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,402.69x = 527,096,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,096,397.67/26,402.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,963.74

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