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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,397.98, 36,429.24 and 14,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,397.98, 36,429.24 and 14,462.08 is: 19,957.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,397.98 : 36,429.24 = 14,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,397.98/36,429.24 = 14,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,397.98x = 36,429.24 × 14,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,397.98x = 526,842,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,842,583.22/26,397.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,957.69

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