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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.19, 36,463.82 and 14,486.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.19, 36,463.82 and 14,486.33 is: 19,991.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.19 : 36,463.82 = 14,486.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.19/36,463.82 = 14,486.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.19x = 36,463.82 × 14,486.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.19x = 528,226,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,226,674.83/26,423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.03

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