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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,399.17, 36,430.92 and 14,462.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,399.17, 36,430.92 and 14,462.74 is: 19,958.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,399.17 : 36,430.92 = 14,462.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,399.17/36,430.92 = 14,462.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,399.17x = 36,430.92 × 14,462.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,399.17x = 526,890,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,890,669.45/26,399.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.61

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