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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.81, 36,465.96 and 14,488.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.81, 36,465.96 and 14,488.12 is: 19,993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.81 : 36,465.96 = 14,488.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.81/36,465.96 = 14,488.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.81x = 36,465.96 × 14,488.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.81x = 528,323,113.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,323,113.23/26,424.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.45

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