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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.81, 36,467.34 and 14,489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.81, 36,467.34 and 14,489.12 is: 19,994.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.81 : 36,467.34 = 14,489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.81/36,467.34 = 14,489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.81x = 36,467.34 × 14,489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.81x = 528,379,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,379,665.34/26,425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.83

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