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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.65, 36,376.40 and 14,422.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.65, 36,376.40 and 14,422.95 is: 19,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.65 : 36,376.40 = 14,422.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.65/36,376.40 = 14,422.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.65x = 36,376.40 × 14,422.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.65x = 524,654,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,654,998.38/26,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.72

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