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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.04, 36,427.93 and 14,460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.04, 36,427.93 and 14,460.42 is: 19,955.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.04 : 36,427.93 = 14,460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.04/36,427.93 = 14,460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.04x = 36,427.93 × 14,460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.04x = 526,763,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,763,267.98/26,397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.39

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