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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.59, 36,465.62 and 14,487.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.59, 36,465.62 and 14,487.93 is: 19,993.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.59 : 36,465.62 = 14,487.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.59/36,465.62 = 14,487.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.59x = 36,465.62 × 14,487.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.59x = 528,311,277.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,311,277.53/26,424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.17

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