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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,394.61, 36,424.57 and 14,458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,394.61, 36,424.57 and 14,458.14 is: 19,952.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,394.61 : 36,424.57 = 14,458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,394.61/36,424.57 = 14,458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,394.61x = 36,424.57 × 14,458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,394.61x = 526,631,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,631,532.50/26,394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.24

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