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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.21, 36,465.42 and 14,487.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.21, 36,465.42 and 14,487.30 is: 19,992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.21 : 36,465.42 = 14,487.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.21/36,465.42 = 14,487.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.21x = 36,465.42 × 14,487.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.21x = 528,285,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,285,479.17/26,424.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,992.48

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