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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.68, 36,423.25 and 14,457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.68, 36,423.25 and 14,457.04 is: 19,950.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.68 : 36,423.25 = 14,457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.68/36,423.25 = 14,457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.68x = 36,423.25 × 14,457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.68x = 526,572,382.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,572,382.18/26,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,950.70

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