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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.79, 36,382.03 and 14,427.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.79, 36,382.03 and 14,427.12 is: 19,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.79 : 36,382.03 = 14,427.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.79/36,382.03 = 14,427.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.79x = 36,382.03 × 14,427.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.79x = 524,887,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,887,840.52/26,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.43

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