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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,391.21, 36,419.50 and 14,454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,391.21, 36,419.50 and 14,454.54 is: 19,947.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,391.21 : 36,419.50 = 14,454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,391.21/36,419.50 = 14,454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,391.21x = 36,419.50 × 14,454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,391.21x = 526,427,119.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,427,119.53/26,391.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.06

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