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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,422.99, 36,463.49 and 14,486.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,422.99, 36,463.49 and 14,486.31 is: 19,990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,422.99 : 36,463.49 = 14,486.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,422.99/36,463.49 = 14,486.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,422.99x = 36,463.49 × 14,486.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,422.99x = 528,221,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,221,419.82/26,422.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.98

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