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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,391.83, 36,421.25 and 14,455.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,391.83, 36,421.25 and 14,455.17 is: 19,948.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,391.83 : 36,421.25 = 14,455.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,391.83/36,421.25 = 14,455.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,391.83x = 36,421.25 × 14,455.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,391.83x = 526,475,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,475,185.65/26,391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,948.42

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