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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,395.93, 36,427.26 and 14,459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,395.93, 36,427.26 and 14,459.94 is: 19,955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,395.93 : 36,427.26 = 14,459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,395.93/36,427.26 = 14,459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,395.93x = 36,427.26 × 14,459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,395.93x = 526,735,993.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,735,993.96/26,395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.20

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