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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.39, 36,467.63 and 14,489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.39, 36,467.63 and 14,489.32 is: 19,994.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.39 : 36,467.63 = 14,489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.39/36,467.63 = 14,489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.39x = 36,467.63 × 14,489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.39x = 528,390,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,390,997.10/26,426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.83

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