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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.46, 36,417.48 and 14,451.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.46, 36,417.48 and 14,451.49 is: 19,942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.46 : 36,417.48 = 14,451.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.46/36,417.48 = 14,451.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.46x = 36,417.48 × 14,451.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.46x = 526,286,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,286,757.00/26,390.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.31

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