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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.93, 36,371.94 and 14,420.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.93, 36,371.94 and 14,420.36 is: 19,899.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.93 : 36,371.94 = 14,420.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.93/36,371.94 = 14,420.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.93x = 36,371.94 × 14,420.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.93x = 524,496,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,496,505.55/26,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.76

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