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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.30, 36,463.74 and 14,486.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.30, 36,463.74 and 14,486.74 is: 19,991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.30 : 36,463.74 = 14,486.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.30/36,463.74 = 14,486.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.30x = 36,463.74 × 14,486.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.30x = 528,240,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,240,720.81/26,423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.47

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