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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.61, 36,421.81 and 14,455.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.61, 36,421.81 and 14,455.98 is: 19,949.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.61 : 36,421.81 = 14,455.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.61/36,421.81 = 14,455.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.61x = 36,421.81 × 14,455.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.61x = 526,512,920.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,512,920.78/26,392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,949.25

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