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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.39, 36,380.60 and 14,425.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.39, 36,380.60 and 14,425.93 is: 19,907.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.39 : 36,380.60 = 14,425.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.39/36,380.60 = 14,425.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.39x = 36,380.60 × 14,425.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.39x = 524,823,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,823,734.93/26,363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.29

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