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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.79, 36,467.33 and 14,489.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.79, 36,467.33 and 14,489.09 is: 19,994.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.79 : 36,467.33 = 14,489.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.79/36,467.33 = 14,489.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.79x = 36,467.33 × 14,489.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.79x = 528,378,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,378,445.15/26,425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.81

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