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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.19, 36,466.57 and 14,488.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.19, 36,466.57 and 14,488.33 is: 19,993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.19 : 36,466.57 = 14,488.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.19/36,466.57 = 14,488.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.19x = 36,466.57 × 14,488.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.19x = 528,339,700.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,339,700.13/26,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.79

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