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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.64, 36,422.91 and 14,456.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.64, 36,422.91 and 14,456.94 is: 19,950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.64 : 36,422.91 = 14,456.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.64/36,422.91 = 14,456.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.64x = 36,422.91 × 14,456.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.64x = 526,563,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,563,824.50/26,393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,950.41

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