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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.88, 36,380.98 and 14,427.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,363.88, 36,380.98 and 14,427.72 is: 19,909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,363.88 : 36,380.98 = 14,427.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,363.88/36,380.98 = 14,427.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,363.88x = 36,380.98 × 14,427.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,363.88x = 524,894,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,894,410.86/26,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.61

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