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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.39, 36,463.86 and 14,485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.39, 36,463.86 and 14,485.26 is: 19,988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.39 : 36,463.86 = 14,485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.39/36,463.86 = 14,485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.39x = 36,463.86 × 14,485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.39x = 528,188,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,188,492.70/26,424.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,988.67

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