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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.89, 36,429.50 and 14,460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.89, 36,429.50 and 14,460.44 is: 19,955.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.89 : 36,429.50 = 14,460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.89/36,429.50 = 14,460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.89x = 36,429.50 × 14,460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.89x = 526,786,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,786,494.18/26,397.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,955.63

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