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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.67, 36,373.57 and 14,421.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.67, 36,373.57 and 14,421.06 is: 19,901.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.67 : 36,373.57 = 14,421.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.67/36,373.57 = 14,421.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.67x = 36,373.57 × 14,421.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.67x = 524,545,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,545,399.33/26,357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.05

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