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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.47, 36,469.79 and 14,491.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.47, 36,469.79 and 14,491.56 is: 19,998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.47 : 36,469.79 = 14,491.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.47/36,469.79 = 14,491.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.47x = 36,469.79 × 14,491.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.47x = 528,504,144.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,504,144.99/26,427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,998.29

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