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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,396.89, 36,426.92 and 14,459.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,396.89, 36,426.92 and 14,459.99 is: 19,954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,396.89 : 36,426.92 = 14,459.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,396.89/36,426.92 = 14,459.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,396.89x = 36,426.92 × 14,459.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,396.89x = 526,732,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,732,644.50/26,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.35

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