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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,428.84, 36,471.53 and 14,492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,428.84, 36,471.53 and 14,492.14 is: 19,999.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,428.84 : 36,471.53 = 14,492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,428.84/36,471.53 = 14,492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,428.84x = 36,471.53 × 14,492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,428.84x = 528,550,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,550,463.83/26,428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.01

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