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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.67, 36,376.80 and 14,424.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.67, 36,376.80 and 14,424.05 is: 19,905.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.67 : 36,376.80 = 14,424.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.67/36,376.80 = 14,424.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.67x = 36,376.80 × 14,424.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.67x = 524,700,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,700,782.04/26,359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.44

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