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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.41, 36,459.72 and 14,482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.41, 36,459.72 and 14,482.76 is: 19,986.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.41 : 36,459.72 = 14,482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.41/36,459.72 = 14,482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.41x = 36,459.72 × 14,482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.41x = 528,037,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,037,192.13/26,419.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,986.71

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