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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,468.54, 36,526.43 and 14,369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,468.54, 36,526.43 and 14,369.27 is: 19,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,468.54 : 36,526.43 = 14,369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,468.54/36,526.43 = 14,369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,468.54x = 36,526.43 × 14,369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,468.54x = 524,857,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,857,988.10/26,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,829.50

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