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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,421.95, 36,462.09 and 14,485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,421.95, 36,462.09 and 14,485.02 is: 19,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,421.95 : 36,462.09 = 14,485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,421.95/36,462.09 = 14,485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,421.95x = 36,462.09 × 14,485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,421.95x = 528,154,102.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,154,102.89/26,421.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,989.22

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