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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,395.72, 36,425.76 and 14,458.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,395.72, 36,425.76 and 14,458.34 is: 19,952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,395.72 : 36,425.76 = 14,458.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,395.72/36,425.76 = 14,458.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,395.72x = 36,425.76 × 14,458.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,395.72x = 526,656,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,656,022.84/26,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.33

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