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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.62, 36,383.15 and 14,427.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.62, 36,383.15 and 14,427.95 is: 19,910.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.62 : 36,383.15 = 14,427.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.62/36,383.15 = 14,427.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.62x = 36,383.15 × 14,427.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.62x = 524,934,014.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,934,014.99/26,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.55

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