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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.73, 36,427.50 and 14,460.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.73, 36,427.50 and 14,460.09 is: 19,954.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.73 : 36,427.50 = 14,460.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.73/36,427.50 = 14,460.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.73x = 36,427.50 × 14,460.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.73x = 526,744,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,744,928.48/26,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.93

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