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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,422.99, 36,465.43 and 14,486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,422.99, 36,465.43 and 14,486.36 is: 19,992.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,422.99 : 36,465.43 = 14,486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,422.99/36,465.43 = 14,486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,422.99x = 36,465.43 × 14,486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,422.99x = 528,251,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,251,346.53/26,422.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,992.11

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