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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.67, 36,467.93 and 14,488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.67, 36,467.93 and 14,488.30 is: 19,994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.67 : 36,467.93 = 14,488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.67/36,467.93 = 14,488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.67x = 36,467.93 × 14,488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.67x = 528,358,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,358,055.44/26,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.12

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