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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.39, 36,376.54 and 14,422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.39, 36,376.54 and 14,422.73 is: 19,903.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.39 : 36,376.54 = 14,422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.39/36,376.54 = 14,422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.39x = 36,376.54 × 14,422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.39x = 524,648,877.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,648,877.94/26,359.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.68

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