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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.17, 36,376.11 and 14,423.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.17, 36,376.11 and 14,423.55 is: 19,904.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.17 : 36,376.11 = 14,423.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.17/36,376.11 = 14,423.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.17x = 36,376.11 × 14,423.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.17x = 524,672,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,672,641.39/26,359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,904.75

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