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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.62, 36,427.45 and 14,459.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.62, 36,427.45 and 14,459.70 is: 19,954.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.62 : 36,427.45 = 14,459.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.62/36,427.45 = 14,459.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.62x = 36,427.45 × 14,459.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.62x = 526,729,998.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,729,998.77/26,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.45

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