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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.05, 36,419.14 and 14,454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.05, 36,419.14 and 14,454.05 is: 19,947.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.05 : 36,419.14 = 14,454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.05/36,419.14 = 14,454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.05x = 36,419.14 × 14,454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.05x = 526,403,906.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,403,906.49/26,390.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.06

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