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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.54, 36,466.98 and 14,488.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.54, 36,466.98 and 14,488.85 is: 19,994.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.54 : 36,466.98 = 14,488.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.54/36,466.98 = 14,488.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.54x = 36,466.98 × 14,488.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.54x = 528,364,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,364,420.84/26,425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.46

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