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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.47, 36,421.73 and 14,455.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.47, 36,421.73 and 14,455.71 is: 19,948.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.47 : 36,421.73 = 14,455.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.47/36,421.73 = 14,455.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.47x = 36,421.73 × 14,455.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.47x = 526,501,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,501,894.30/26,392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,948.94

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