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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,421.27, 36,460.39 and 14,484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,421.27, 36,460.39 and 14,484.35 is: 19,987.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,421.27 : 36,460.39 = 14,484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,421.27/36,460.39 = 14,484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,421.27x = 36,460.39 × 14,484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,421.27x = 528,104,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,104,795.17/26,421.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,987.87

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