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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.54, 36,383.06 and 14,427.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.54, 36,383.06 and 14,427.87 is: 19,910.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.54 : 36,383.06 = 14,427.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.54/36,383.06 = 14,427.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.54x = 36,383.06 × 14,427.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.54x = 524,930,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,930,059.88/26,364.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.46

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