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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.96, 36,467.78 and 14,489.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.96, 36,467.78 and 14,489.72 is: 19,995.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.96 : 36,467.78 = 14,489.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.96/36,467.78 = 14,489.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.96x = 36,467.78 × 14,489.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.96x = 528,407,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,407,921.22/26,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.79

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