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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.02, 36,382.35 and 14,427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.02, 36,382.35 and 14,427.36 is: 19,909.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.02 : 36,382.35 = 14,427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.02/36,382.35 = 14,427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.02x = 36,382.35 × 14,427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.02x = 524,901,188.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,901,188.96/26,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.76

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