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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.71, 36,466.10 and 14,488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.71, 36,466.10 and 14,488.13 is: 19,993.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.71 : 36,466.10 = 14,488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.71/36,466.10 = 14,488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.71x = 36,466.10 × 14,488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.71x = 528,325,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,325,597.39/26,424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.62

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