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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.37, 36,467.06 and 14,488.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.37, 36,467.06 and 14,488.91 is: 19,994.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.37 : 36,467.06 = 14,488.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.37/36,467.06 = 14,488.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.37x = 36,467.06 × 14,488.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.37x = 528,367,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,367,695.52/26,425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.72

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