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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,395.61, 36,425.95 and 14,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,395.61, 36,425.95 and 14,459.14 is: 19,953.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,395.61 : 36,425.95 = 14,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,395.61/36,425.95 = 14,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,395.61x = 36,425.95 × 14,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,395.61x = 526,687,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,687,910.68/26,395.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,953.62

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