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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.58, 36,464.31 and 14,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.58, 36,464.31 and 14,486.70 is: 19,991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.58 : 36,464.31 = 14,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.58/36,464.31 = 14,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.58x = 36,464.31 × 14,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.58x = 528,247,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,247,519.68/26,423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.52

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