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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,395.24, 36,425.85 and 14,459.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,395.24, 36,425.85 and 14,459.71 is: 19,954.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,395.24 : 36,425.85 = 14,459.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,395.24/36,425.85 = 14,459.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,395.24x = 36,425.85 × 14,459.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,395.24x = 526,707,227.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,707,227.50/26,395.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.63

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