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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.20, 36,469.44 and 14,490.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.20, 36,469.44 and 14,490.23 is: 19,996.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.20 : 36,469.44 = 14,490.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.20/36,469.44 = 14,490.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.20x = 36,469.44 × 14,490.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.20x = 528,450,391.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,450,391.22/26,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.46

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