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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,358.92, 36,375.77 and 14,423.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,358.92, 36,375.77 and 14,423.30 is: 19,904.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,358.92 : 36,375.77 = 14,423.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,358.92/36,375.77 = 14,423.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,358.92x = 36,375.77 × 14,423.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,358.92x = 524,658,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,658,571.32/26,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,904.40

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