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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.04, 36,424.98 and 14,457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.04, 36,424.98 and 14,457 is: 19,949.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.04 : 36,424.98 = 14,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.04/36,424.98 = 14,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.04x = 36,424.98 × 14,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.04x = 526,595,935.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,595,935.86/26,396.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,949.81

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