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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,358.67, 36,375.42 and 14,423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,358.67, 36,375.42 and 14,423.05 is: 19,904.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,358.67 : 36,375.42 = 14,423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,358.67/36,375.42 = 14,423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,358.67x = 36,375.42 × 14,423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,358.67x = 524,644,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,644,501.43/26,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,904.06

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