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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.95, 36,380.39 and 14,425.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.95, 36,380.39 and 14,425.98 is: 19,907.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.95 : 36,380.39 = 14,425.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.95/36,380.39 = 14,425.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.95x = 36,380.39 × 14,425.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.95x = 524,822,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,822,706.40/26,362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.59

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