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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.08, 36,463.76 and 14,486.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.08, 36,463.76 and 14,486.38 is: 19,991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.08 : 36,463.76 = 14,486.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.08/36,463.76 = 14,486.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.08x = 36,463.76 × 14,486.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.08x = 528,227,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,227,883.59/26,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.15

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