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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.40, 36,463.32 and 14,486.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.40, 36,463.32 and 14,486.47 is: 19,990.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.40 : 36,463.32 = 14,486.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.40/36,463.32 = 14,486.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.40x = 36,463.32 × 14,486.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.40x = 528,224,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,224,718.85/26,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,990.80

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