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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.33, 36,464.11 and 14,486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.33, 36,464.11 and 14,486.63 is: 19,991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.33 : 36,464.11 = 14,486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.33/36,464.11 = 14,486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.33x = 36,464.11 × 14,486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.33x = 528,241,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,241,851.31/26,423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.50

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