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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.84, 36,467.20 and 14,489.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.84, 36,467.20 and 14,489.50 is: 19,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.84 : 36,467.20 = 14,489.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.84/36,467.20 = 14,489.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.84x = 36,467.20 × 14,489.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.84x = 528,391,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,391,494.40/26,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.77

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