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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.20, 36,379.83 and 14,425.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.20, 36,379.83 and 14,425.54 is: 19,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.20 : 36,379.83 = 14,425.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.20/36,379.83 = 14,425.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.20x = 36,379.83 × 14,425.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.20x = 524,798,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,798,692.86/26,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.24

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