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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,393.94, 36,423.66 and 14,457.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,393.94, 36,423.66 and 14,457.33 is: 19,951.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,393.94 : 36,423.66 = 14,457.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,393.94/36,423.66 = 14,457.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,393.94x = 36,423.66 × 14,457.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,393.94x = 526,588,742.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,588,742.88/26,393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,951.12

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