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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,398.61, 36,430.08 and 14,462.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,398.61, 36,430.08 and 14,462.37 is: 19,958.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,398.61 : 36,430.08 = 14,462.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,398.61/36,430.08 = 14,462.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,398.61x = 36,430.08 × 14,462.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,398.61x = 526,865,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,865,296.09/26,398.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.07

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