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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.90, 36,466.77 and 14,488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.90, 36,466.77 and 14,488.98 is: 19,994.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.90 : 36,466.77 = 14,488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.90/36,466.77 = 14,488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.90x = 36,466.77 × 14,488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.90x = 528,366,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,366,301.19/26,425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.26

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