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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.92, 36,377.15 and 14,424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.92, 36,377.15 and 14,424.30 is: 19,905.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.92 : 36,377.15 = 14,424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.92/36,377.15 = 14,424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.92x = 36,377.15 × 14,424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.92x = 524,714,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,714,924.75/26,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.79

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