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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.88, 36,427.70 and 14,460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.88, 36,427.70 and 14,460.44 is: 19,955.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.88 : 36,427.70 = 14,460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.88/36,427.70 = 14,460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.88x = 36,427.70 × 14,460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.88x = 526,760,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,760,570.19/26,396.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.41

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