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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.94, 36,469.53 and 14,490.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.94, 36,469.53 and 14,490.24 is: 19,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.94 : 36,469.53 = 14,490.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.94/36,469.53 = 14,490.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.94x = 36,469.53 × 14,490.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.94x = 528,452,242.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,452,242.39/26,426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.72

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