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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.60, 36,458.88 and 14,483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.60, 36,458.88 and 14,483.68 is: 19,987.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.60 : 36,458.88 = 14,483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.60/36,458.88 = 14,483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.60x = 36,458.88 × 14,483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.60x = 528,058,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,058,751.08/26,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.39

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