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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,421.28, 36,461.06 and 14,484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,421.28, 36,461.06 and 14,484.62 is: 19,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,421.28 : 36,461.06 = 14,484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,421.28/36,461.06 = 14,484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,421.28x = 36,461.06 × 14,484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,421.28x = 528,124,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,124,344.17/26,421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,988.60

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