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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.94, 36,379.33 and 14,426.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.94, 36,379.33 and 14,426.51 is: 19,907.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.94 : 36,379.33 = 14,426.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.94/36,379.33 = 14,426.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.94x = 36,379.33 × 14,426.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.94x = 524,826,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,826,550.08/26,362.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.74

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