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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,362.97, 36,380.90 and 14,426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,362.97, 36,380.90 and 14,426.31 is: 19,908.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,362.97 : 36,380.90 = 14,426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,362.97/36,380.90 = 14,426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,362.97x = 36,380.90 × 14,426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,362.97x = 524,842,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,842,141.48/26,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.31

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