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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.04, 36,416.70 and 14,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.04, 36,416.70 and 14,451 is: 19,941.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.04 : 36,416.70 = 14,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.04/36,416.70 = 14,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.04x = 36,416.70 × 14,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.04x = 526,257,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,257,731.70/26,390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,941.53

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