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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.13, 36,470.54 and 14,490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.13, 36,470.54 and 14,490.92 is: 19,998.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.13 : 36,470.54 = 14,490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.13/36,470.54 = 14,490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.13x = 36,470.54 × 14,490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.13x = 528,491,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,491,605.04/26,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,998.07

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