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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,361.54, 36,378.88 and 14,424.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,361.54, 36,378.88 and 14,424.87 is: 19,906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,361.54 : 36,378.88 = 14,424.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,361.54/36,378.88 = 14,424.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,361.54x = 36,378.88 × 14,424.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,361.54x = 524,760,769.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,760,769.20/26,361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,906.30

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