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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.59, 36,427.31 and 14,460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.59, 36,427.31 and 14,460.36 is: 19,955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.59 : 36,427.31 = 14,460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.59/36,427.31 = 14,460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.59x = 36,427.31 × 14,460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.59x = 526,752,016.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,752,016.43/26,396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.31

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