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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,398.48, 36,430.46 and 14,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,398.48, 36,430.46 and 14,462.32 is: 19,958.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,398.48 : 36,430.46 = 14,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,398.48/36,430.46 = 14,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,398.48x = 36,430.46 × 14,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,398.48x = 526,868,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,868,970.27/26,398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.31

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