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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.38, 36,372.87 and 14,420.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.38, 36,372.87 and 14,420.59 is: 19,900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.38 : 36,372.87 = 14,420.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.38/36,372.87 = 14,420.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.38x = 36,372.87 × 14,420.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.38x = 524,518,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,518,154.46/26,357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.24

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