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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.46, 36,464.39 and 14,486.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.46, 36,464.39 and 14,486.55 is: 19,991.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.46 : 36,464.39 = 14,486.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.46/36,464.39 = 14,486.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.46x = 36,464.39 × 14,486.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.46x = 528,243,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,243,136.52/26,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.44

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