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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.80, 36,458.91 and 14,483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.80, 36,458.91 and 14,483.24 is: 19,986.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.80 : 36,458.91 = 14,483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.80/36,458.91 = 14,483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.80x = 36,458.91 × 14,483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.80x = 528,043,098.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,043,098.09/26,419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,986.64

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