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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.59, 36,468.43 and 14,489.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.59, 36,468.43 and 14,489.89 is: 19,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.59 : 36,468.43 = 14,489.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.59/36,468.43 = 14,489.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.59x = 36,468.43 × 14,489.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.59x = 528,423,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,423,411.78/26,426.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.90

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