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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.10, 36,463.87 and 14,486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.10, 36,463.87 and 14,486.18 is: 19,990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.10 : 36,463.87 = 14,486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.10/36,463.87 = 14,486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.10x = 36,463.87 × 14,486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.10x = 528,222,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,222,184.32/26,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.92

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