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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.50, 36,469.14 and 14,490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.50, 36,469.14 and 14,490.54 is: 19,996.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.50 : 36,469.14 = 14,490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.50/36,469.14 = 14,490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.50x = 36,469.14 × 14,490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.50x = 528,457,531.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,457,531.94/26,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,996.50

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