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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,358.21, 36,373.05 and 14,421.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,358.21, 36,373.05 and 14,421.24 is: 19,900.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,358.21 : 36,373.05 = 14,421.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,358.21/36,373.05 = 14,421.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,358.21x = 36,373.05 × 14,421.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,358.21x = 524,544,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,544,483.58/26,358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,900.61

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