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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.25, 36,469.35 and 14,490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.25, 36,469.35 and 14,490.56 is: 19,996.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.25 : 36,469.35 = 14,490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.25/36,469.35 = 14,490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.25x = 36,469.35 × 14,490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.25x = 528,461,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,461,304.34/26,427.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.83

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