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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.72, 36,422.87 and 14,456.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.72, 36,422.87 and 14,456.95 is: 19,950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.72 : 36,422.87 = 14,456.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.72/36,422.87 = 14,456.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.72x = 36,422.87 × 14,456.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.72x = 526,563,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,563,447.10/26,393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,950.33

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