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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.43, 36,469.80 and 14,490.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.43, 36,469.80 and 14,490.49 is: 19,996.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.43 : 36,469.80 = 14,490.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.43/36,469.80 = 14,490.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.43x = 36,469.80 × 14,490.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.43x = 528,465,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,465,272.20/26,427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.85

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