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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.88, 36,468.83 and 14,490.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.88, 36,468.83 and 14,490.19 is: 19,996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.88 : 36,468.83 = 14,490.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.88/36,468.83 = 14,490.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.88x = 36,468.83 × 14,490.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.88x = 528,440,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,440,148.38/26,426.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.31

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