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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.62, 36,458.81 and 14,483.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.62, 36,458.81 and 14,483.15 is: 19,986.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.62 : 36,458.81 = 14,483.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.62/36,458.81 = 14,483.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.62x = 36,458.81 × 14,483.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.62x = 528,038,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,038,555.45/26,419.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,986.61

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