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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.91, 36,423.61 and 14,457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.91, 36,423.61 and 14,457.68 is: 19,951.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.91 : 36,423.61 = 14,457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.91/36,423.61 = 14,457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.91x = 36,423.61 × 14,457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.91x = 526,600,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,600,643.42/26,393.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,951.60

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