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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.19, 36,469.23 and 14,490.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.19, 36,469.23 and 14,490.50 is: 19,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.19 : 36,469.23 = 14,490.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.19/36,469.23 = 14,490.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.19x = 36,469.23 × 14,490.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.19x = 528,457,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,457,377.32/26,427.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.73

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