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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.78, 36,427.94 and 14,461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.78, 36,427.94 and 14,461.22 is: 19,955.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.78 : 36,427.94 = 14,461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.78/36,427.94 = 14,461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.78x = 36,427.94 × 14,461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.78x = 526,792,454.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,792,454.49/26,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.94

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