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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.44, 36,467.46 and 14,488.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.44, 36,467.46 and 14,488.74 is: 19,994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.44 : 36,467.46 = 14,488.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.44/36,467.46 = 14,488.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.44x = 36,467.46 × 14,488.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.44x = 528,367,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,367,546.40/26,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.65

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