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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.54, 36,428.58 and 14,461.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.54, 36,428.58 and 14,461.74 is: 19,957.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.54 : 36,428.58 = 14,461.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.54/36,428.58 = 14,461.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.54x = 36,428.58 × 14,461.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.54x = 526,820,652.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,820,652.53/26,397.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,957.19

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