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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.68, 36,459.21 and 14,483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.68, 36,459.21 and 14,483.46 is: 19,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.68 : 36,459.21 = 14,483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.68/36,459.21 = 14,483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.68x = 36,459.21 × 14,483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.68x = 528,055,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,055,509.67/26,419.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.20

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