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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.73, 36,428.88 and 14,461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.73, 36,428.88 and 14,461.09 is: 19,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.73 : 36,428.88 = 14,461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.73/36,428.88 = 14,461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.73x = 36,428.88 × 14,461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.73x = 526,801,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,801,312.28/26,397.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,956.31

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