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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.90, 36,464.01 and 14,486.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.90, 36,464.01 and 14,486.97 is: 19,991.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.90 : 36,464.01 = 14,486.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.90/36,464.01 = 14,486.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.90x = 36,464.01 × 14,486.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.90x = 528,253,018.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,253,018.95/26,423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.49

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