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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.45, 36,427.41 and 14,460.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.45, 36,427.41 and 14,460.29 is: 19,955.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.45 : 36,427.41 = 14,460.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.45/36,427.41 = 14,460.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.45x = 36,427.41 × 14,460.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.45x = 526,750,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,750,730.41/26,396.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.37

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