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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,424.91, 36,466.05 and 14,488.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,424.91, 36,466.05 and 14,488.26 is: 19,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,424.91 : 36,466.05 = 14,488.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,424.91/36,466.05 = 14,488.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,424.91x = 36,466.05 × 14,488.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,424.91x = 528,329,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,329,431.24/26,424.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.61

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