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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.54, 36,381.68 and 14,426.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.54, 36,381.68 and 14,426.87 is: 19,909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.54 : 36,381.68 = 14,426.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.54/36,381.68 = 14,426.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.54x = 36,381.68 × 14,426.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.54x = 524,873,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,873,840.66/26,363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.08

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