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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.90, 36,430.02 and 14,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.90, 36,430.02 and 14,462.28 is: 19,958.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.90 : 36,430.02 = 14,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.90/36,430.02 = 14,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.90x = 36,430.02 × 14,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.90x = 526,861,149.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,861,149.65/26,397.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.45

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