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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.89, 36,379.91 and 14,425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.89, 36,379.91 and 14,425.43 is: 19,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.89 : 36,379.91 = 14,425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.89/36,379.91 = 14,425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.89x = 36,379.91 × 14,425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.89x = 524,795,591.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,795,591.08/26,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,906.60

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