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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,358.22, 36,374.97 and 14,422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,358.22, 36,374.97 and 14,422.74 is: 19,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,358.22 : 36,374.97 = 14,422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,358.22/36,374.97 = 14,422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,358.22x = 36,374.97 × 14,422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,358.22x = 524,626,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,626,734.82/26,358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.72

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