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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.53, 36,427.23 and 14,460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.53, 36,427.23 and 14,460.30 is: 19,955.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.53 : 36,427.23 = 14,460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.53/36,427.23 = 14,460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.53x = 36,427.23 × 14,460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.53x = 526,748,673.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,748,673.97/26,396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.23

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