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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.19, 36,467.86 and 14,489.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.19, 36,467.86 and 14,489.50 is: 19,995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.19 : 36,467.86 = 14,489.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.19/36,467.86 = 14,489.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.19x = 36,467.86 × 14,489.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.19x = 528,400,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,400,802.68/26,426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.35

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