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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.29, 36,419.81 and 14,453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.29, 36,419.81 and 14,453.25 is: 19,944.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.29 : 36,419.81 = 14,453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.29/36,419.81 = 14,453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.29x = 36,419.81 × 14,453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.29x = 526,384,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,384,546.62/26,392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.63

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