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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,422.63, 36,464.33 and 14,486.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,422.63, 36,464.33 and 14,486.42 is: 19,991.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,422.63 : 36,464.33 = 14,486.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,422.63/36,464.33 = 14,486.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,422.63x = 36,464.33 × 14,486.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,422.63x = 528,237,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,237,599.40/26,422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.86

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