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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,391.16, 36,419.80 and 14,454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,391.16, 36,419.80 and 14,454.48 is: 19,947.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,391.16 : 36,419.80 = 14,454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,391.16/36,419.80 = 14,454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,391.16x = 36,419.80 × 14,454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,391.16x = 526,429,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,429,270.70/26,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.18

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