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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,391.84, 36,419.44 and 14,455.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,391.84, 36,419.44 and 14,455.23 is: 19,947.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,391.84 : 36,419.44 = 14,455.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,391.84/36,419.44 = 14,455.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,391.84x = 36,419.44 × 14,455.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,391.84x = 526,451,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,451,381.67/26,391.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,947.51

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