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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,420.55, 36,460.48 and 14,484.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,420.55, 36,460.48 and 14,484.09 is: 19,988.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,420.55 : 36,460.48 = 14,484.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,420.55/36,460.48 = 14,484.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,420.55x = 36,460.48 × 14,484.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,420.55x = 528,096,898.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,096,898.89/26,420.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,988.11

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