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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.59, 36,428.69 and 14,461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.59, 36,428.69 and 14,461.36 is: 19,956.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.59 : 36,428.69 = 14,461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.59/36,428.69 = 14,461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.59x = 36,428.69 × 14,461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.59x = 526,808,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,808,400.42/26,397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,956.69

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