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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359, 36,375.09 and 14,422.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359, 36,375.09 and 14,422.16 is: 19,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359 : 36,375.09 = 14,422.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359/36,375.09 = 14,422.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359x = 36,375.09 × 14,422.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359x = 524,607,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,607,367.99/26,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,902.40

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