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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.78, 36,377.58 and 14,424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.78, 36,377.58 and 14,424.16 is: 19,905.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.78 : 36,377.58 = 14,424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.78/36,377.58 = 14,424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.78x = 36,377.58 × 14,424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.78x = 524,716,034.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,716,034.33/26,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.93

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