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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.71, 36,417.82 and 14,451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.71, 36,417.82 and 14,451.74 is: 19,942.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.71 : 36,417.82 = 14,451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.71/36,417.82 = 14,451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.71x = 36,417.82 × 14,451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.71x = 526,300,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,300,866.01/26,390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.66

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