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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,357.93, 36,373.32 and 14,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,357.93, 36,373.32 and 14,421.36 is: 19,901.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,357.93 : 36,373.32 = 14,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,357.93/36,373.32 = 14,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,357.93x = 36,373.32 × 14,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,357.93x = 524,552,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,552,742.12/26,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,901.14

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