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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,421.65, 36,461.87 and 14,485.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,421.65, 36,461.87 and 14,485.07 is: 19,989.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,421.65 : 36,461.87 = 14,485.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,421.65/36,461.87 = 14,485.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,421.65x = 36,461.87 × 14,485.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,421.65x = 528,152,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,152,647.97/26,421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,989.39

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