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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.04, 36,420.84 and 14,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.04, 36,420.84 and 14,454 is: 19,945.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.04 : 36,420.84 = 14,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.04/36,420.84 = 14,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.04x = 36,420.84 × 14,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.04x = 526,426,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,426,821.36/26,393.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,945.67

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