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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.71, 36,428.83 and 14,461.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.71, 36,428.83 and 14,461.03 is: 19,956.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.71 : 36,428.83 = 14,461.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.71/36,428.83 = 14,461.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.71x = 36,428.83 × 14,461.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.71x = 526,798,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,798,403.49/26,397.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,956.22

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