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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.40, 36,375.96 and 14,422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.40, 36,375.96 and 14,422.82 is: 19,903.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.40 : 36,375.96 = 14,422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.40/36,375.96 = 14,422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.40x = 36,375.96 × 14,422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.40x = 524,643,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,643,923.41/26,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.49

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