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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,420.73, 36,462.91 and 14,486.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,420.73, 36,462.91 and 14,486.39 is: 19,992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,420.73 : 36,462.91 = 14,486.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,420.73/36,462.91 = 14,486.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,420.73x = 36,462.91 × 14,486.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,420.73x = 528,216,085.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,216,085.27/26,420.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,992.48

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