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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.39, 36,466.62 and 14,487.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.39, 36,466.62 and 14,487.26 is: 19,991.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.39 : 36,466.62 = 14,487.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.39/36,466.62 = 14,487.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.39x = 36,466.62 × 14,487.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.39x = 528,301,405.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,301,405.26/26,426.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,991.43

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