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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,428.54, 36,471.35 and 14,492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,428.54, 36,471.35 and 14,492.07 is: 19,999.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,428.54 : 36,471.35 = 14,492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,428.54/36,471.35 = 14,492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,428.54x = 36,471.35 × 14,492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,428.54x = 528,545,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,545,393.42/26,428.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.04

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