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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.84, 36,468.58 and 14,490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.84, 36,468.58 and 14,490.50 is: 19,998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.84 : 36,468.58 = 14,490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.84/36,468.58 = 14,490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.84x = 36,468.58 × 14,490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.84x = 528,447,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,447,958.49/26,424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,998.15

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