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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.52, 36,419.31 and 14,454.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.52, 36,419.31 and 14,454.99 is: 19,948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.52 : 36,419.31 = 14,454.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.52/36,419.31 = 14,454.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.52x = 36,419.31 × 14,454.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.52x = 526,440,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,440,761.86/26,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,948.10

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