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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,419.84, 36,459.36 and 14,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,419.84, 36,459.36 and 14,483.20 is: 19,986.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,419.84 : 36,459.36 = 14,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,419.84/36,459.36 = 14,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,419.84x = 36,459.36 × 14,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,419.84x = 528,048,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,048,202.75/26,419.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,986.81

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