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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.79, 36,419.39 and 14,454.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.79, 36,419.39 and 14,454.03 is: 19,946.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.79 : 36,419.39 = 14,454.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.79/36,419.39 = 14,454.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.79x = 36,419.39 × 14,454.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.79x = 526,406,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,406,883.37/26,390.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,946.61

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