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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,491.62, 36,558.28 and 14,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,491.62, 36,558.28 and 14,392 is: 19,860.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,491.62 : 36,558.28 = 14,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,491.62/36,558.28 = 14,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,491.62x = 36,558.28 × 14,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,491.62x = 526,146,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,146,765.76/26,491.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,860.88

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