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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.22, 36,466.34 and 14,488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.22, 36,466.34 and 14,488.88 is: 19,995.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.22 : 36,466.34 = 14,488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.22/36,466.34 = 14,488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.22x = 36,466.34 × 14,488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.22x = 528,356,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,356,360.61/26,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.91

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