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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.37, 36,463.59 and 14,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.37, 36,463.59 and 14,486.40 is: 19,990.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.37 : 36,463.59 = 14,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.37/36,463.59 = 14,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.37x = 36,463.59 × 14,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.37x = 528,226,150.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,226,150.18/26,423.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.87

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