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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,398.67, 36,430.23 and 14,462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,398.67, 36,430.23 and 14,462.24 is: 19,957.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,398.67 : 36,430.23 = 14,462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,398.67/36,430.23 = 14,462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,398.67x = 36,430.23 × 14,462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,398.67x = 526,862,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,862,475.05/26,398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,957.92

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