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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.69, 36,467.17 and 14,488.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.69, 36,467.17 and 14,488.99 is: 19,994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.69 : 36,467.17 = 14,488.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.69/36,467.17 = 14,488.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.69x = 36,467.17 × 14,488.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.69x = 528,372,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,372,516.40/26,425.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.66

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