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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.08, 36,416.92 and 14,453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.08, 36,416.92 and 14,453.16 is: 19,944.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.08 : 36,416.92 = 14,453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.08/36,416.92 = 14,453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.08x = 36,416.92 × 14,453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.08x = 526,339,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,339,571.47/26,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.60

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