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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,391.72, 36,420.30 and 14,454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,391.72, 36,420.30 and 14,454.96 is: 19,947.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,391.72 : 36,420.30 = 14,454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,391.72/36,420.30 = 14,454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,391.72x = 36,420.30 × 14,454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,391.72x = 526,453,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,453,979.69/26,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.69

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