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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.59, 36,381.75 and 14,427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.59, 36,381.75 and 14,427.02 is: 19,909.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.59 : 36,381.75 = 14,427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.59/36,381.75 = 14,427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.59x = 36,381.75 × 14,427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.59x = 524,880,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,880,234.89/26,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.29

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