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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,493.80, 36,560.46 and 14,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,493.80, 36,560.46 and 14,393.76 is: 19,862.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,493.80 : 36,560.46 = 14,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,493.80/36,560.46 = 14,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,493.80x = 36,560.46 × 14,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,493.80x = 526,242,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,242,486.73/26,493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.85

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