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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.59, 36,458.87 and 14,483.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.59, 36,458.87 and 14,483.43 is: 19,987.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.59 : 36,458.87 = 14,483.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.59/36,458.87 = 14,483.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.59x = 36,458.87 × 14,483.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.59x = 528,049,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,049,491.52/26,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.04

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