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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.58, 36,381.72 and 14,426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.58, 36,381.72 and 14,426.91 is: 19,909.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.58 : 36,381.72 = 14,426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.58/36,381.72 = 14,426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.58x = 36,381.72 × 14,426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.58x = 524,875,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,875,800.09/26,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.12

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