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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,358.48, 36,374.88 and 14,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,358.48, 36,374.88 and 14,421.84 is: 19,902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,358.48 : 36,374.88 = 14,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,358.48/36,374.88 = 14,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,358.48x = 36,374.88 × 14,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,358.48x = 524,592,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,592,699.38/26,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.24

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