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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,421.66, 36,461.58 and 14,484.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,421.66, 36,461.58 and 14,484.99 is: 19,989.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,421.66 : 36,461.58 = 14,484.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,421.66/36,461.58 = 14,484.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,421.66x = 36,461.58 × 14,484.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,421.66x = 528,145,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,145,704.10/26,421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,989.12

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