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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,361.16, 36,377.80 and 14,424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,361.16, 36,377.80 and 14,424.36 is: 19,905.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,361.16 : 36,377.80 = 14,424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,361.16/36,377.80 = 14,424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,361.16x = 36,377.80 × 14,424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,361.16x = 524,726,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,726,483.21/26,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.29

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