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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,421.89, 36,461.25 and 14,484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,421.89, 36,461.25 and 14,484.98 is: 19,988.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,421.89 : 36,461.25 = 14,484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,421.89/36,461.25 = 14,484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,421.89x = 36,461.25 × 14,484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,421.89x = 528,140,568.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,140,568.18/26,421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,988.75

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