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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,390.98, 36,419.57 and 14,455.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,390.98, 36,419.57 and 14,455.07 is: 19,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,390.98 : 36,419.57 = 14,455.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,390.98/36,419.57 = 14,455.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,390.98x = 36,419.57 × 14,455.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,390.98x = 526,447,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,447,433.72/26,390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,948.01

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