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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.20, 36,376.56 and 14,423.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.20, 36,376.56 and 14,423.28 is: 19,904.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.20 : 36,376.56 = 14,423.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.20/36,376.56 = 14,423.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.20x = 36,376.56 × 14,423.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.20x = 524,669,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,669,310.32/26,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,904.60

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