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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.99, 36,466.81 and 14,487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.99, 36,466.81 and 14,487.36 is: 19,993.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.99 : 36,466.81 = 14,487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.99/36,466.81 = 14,487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.99x = 36,466.81 × 14,487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.99x = 528,307,804.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,307,804.52/26,423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.49

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