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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,422.84, 36,465.82 and 14,488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,422.84, 36,465.82 and 14,488.50 is: 19,995.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,422.84 : 36,465.82 = 14,488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,422.84/36,465.82 = 14,488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,422.84x = 36,465.82 × 14,488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,422.84x = 528,335,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,335,174.34/26,422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.40

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