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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,391.69, 36,421.02 and 14,454.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,391.69, 36,421.02 and 14,454.81 is: 19,947.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,391.69 : 36,421.02 = 14,454.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,391.69/36,421.02 = 14,454.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,391.69x = 36,421.02 × 14,454.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,391.69x = 526,458,924.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,458,924.11/26,391.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.90

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