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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.67, 36,378.60 and 14,423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.67, 36,378.60 and 14,423.75 is: 19,905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.67 : 36,378.60 = 14,423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.67/36,378.60 = 14,423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.67x = 36,378.60 × 14,423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.67x = 524,715,649.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,715,649.86/26,360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.25

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