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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.77, 36,467.46 and 14,326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.77, 36,467.46 and 14,326.29 is: 19,770.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.77 : 36,467.46 = 14,326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.77/36,467.46 = 14,326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.77x = 36,467.46 × 14,326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.77x = 522,443,407.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,443,407.52/26,425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.22

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