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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,428.85, 36,471.80 and 14,492.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,428.85, 36,471.80 and 14,492.38 is: 19,999.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,428.85 : 36,471.80 = 14,492.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,428.85/36,471.80 = 14,492.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,428.85x = 36,471.80 × 14,492.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,428.85x = 528,563,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,563,112.42/26,428.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.47

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