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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,392.83, 36,422.22 and 14,456.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,392.83, 36,422.22 and 14,456.13 is: 19,949.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,392.83 : 36,422.22 = 14,456.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,392.83/36,422.22 = 14,456.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,392.83x = 36,422.22 × 14,456.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,392.83x = 526,524,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,524,347.21/26,392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,949.52

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