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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.15, 36,467.66 and 14,489.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.15, 36,467.66 and 14,489.58 is: 19,995.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.15 : 36,467.66 = 14,489.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.15/36,467.66 = 14,489.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.15x = 36,467.66 × 14,489.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.15x = 528,401,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,401,076.98/26,426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.39

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