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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.89, 36,373.97 and 14,421.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.89, 36,373.97 and 14,421.19 is: 19,901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.89 : 36,373.97 = 14,421.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.89/36,373.97 = 14,421.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.89x = 36,373.97 × 14,421.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.89x = 524,555,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,555,877.54/26,357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.29

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