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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.75, 36,381.96 and 14,427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.75, 36,381.96 and 14,427.08 is: 19,909.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.75 : 36,381.96 = 14,427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.75/36,381.96 = 14,427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.75x = 36,381.96 × 14,427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.75x = 524,885,265.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,885,265.57/26,363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.36

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