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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,428.84, 36,471.49 and 14,492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,428.84, 36,471.49 and 14,492.08 is: 19,998.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,428.84 : 36,471.49 = 14,492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,428.84/36,471.49 = 14,492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,428.84x = 36,471.49 × 14,492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,428.84x = 528,547,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,547,495.98/26,428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,998.89

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