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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,358.66, 36,374.73 and 14,422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,358.66, 36,374.73 and 14,422.11 is: 19,902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,358.66 : 36,374.73 = 14,422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,358.66/36,374.73 = 14,422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,358.66x = 36,374.73 × 14,422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,358.66x = 524,600,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,600,357.28/26,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.39

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