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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,364.96, 36,383.44 and 14,428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,364.96, 36,383.44 and 14,428.08 is: 19,910.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,364.96 : 36,383.44 = 14,428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,364.96/36,383.44 = 14,428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,364.96x = 36,383.44 × 14,428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,364.96x = 524,943,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,943,183.00/26,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.64

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