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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.79, 36,469.90 and 14,491.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.79, 36,469.90 and 14,491.46 is: 19,999.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.79 : 36,469.90 = 14,491.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.79/36,469.90 = 14,491.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.79x = 36,469.90 × 14,491.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.79x = 528,501,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,501,919.69/26,425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.47

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