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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.04, 36,419.46 and 14,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.04, 36,419.46 and 14,453 is: 19,944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.04 : 36,419.46 = 14,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.04/36,419.46 = 14,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.04x = 36,419.46 × 14,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.04x = 526,370,455.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,370,455.38/26,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.29

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