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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.73, 36,419.21 and 14,454.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.73, 36,419.21 and 14,454.09 is: 19,946.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.73 : 36,419.21 = 14,454.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.73/36,419.21 = 14,454.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.73x = 36,419.21 × 14,454.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.73x = 526,406,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,406,466.80/26,390.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,946.64

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