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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.70, 36,427.76 and 14,460.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.70, 36,427.76 and 14,460.54 is: 19,955.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.70 : 36,427.76 = 14,460.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.70/36,427.76 = 14,460.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.70x = 36,427.76 × 14,460.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.70x = 526,765,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,765,080.59/26,396.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.72

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