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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.16, 36,467.64 and 14,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.16, 36,467.64 and 14,488.52 is: 19,994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.16 : 36,467.64 = 14,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.16/36,467.64 = 14,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.16x = 36,467.64 × 14,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.16x = 528,362,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,362,131.49/26,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.66

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