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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,422.14, 36,460.76 and 14,483.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,422.14, 36,460.76 and 14,483.01 is: 19,985.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,422.14 : 36,460.76 = 14,483.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,422.14/36,460.76 = 14,483.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,422.14x = 36,460.76 × 14,483.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,422.14x = 528,061,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,061,479.27/26,422.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,985.57

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