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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,399.11, 36,430.77 and 14,462.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,399.11, 36,430.77 and 14,462.87 is: 19,958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,399.11 : 36,430.77 = 14,462.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,399.11/36,430.77 = 14,462.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,399.11x = 36,430.77 × 14,462.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,399.11x = 526,893,490.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,893,490.51/26,399.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.76

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