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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,422.08, 36,462.38 and 14,485.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,422.08, 36,462.38 and 14,485.38 is: 19,989.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,422.08 : 36,462.38 = 14,485.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,422.08/36,462.38 = 14,485.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,422.08x = 36,462.38 × 14,485.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,422.08x = 528,171,430.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,171,430.00/26,422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,989.77

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