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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,398.70, 36,430.52 and 14,462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,398.70, 36,430.52 and 14,462.54 is: 19,958.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,398.70 : 36,430.52 = 14,462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,398.70/36,430.52 = 14,462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,398.70x = 36,430.52 × 14,462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,398.70x = 526,877,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,877,598.26/26,398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.47

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