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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.10, 36,383.73 and 14,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.10, 36,383.73 and 14,265.54 is: 19,686.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.10 : 36,383.73 = 14,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.10/36,383.73 = 14,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.10x = 36,383.73 × 14,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.10x = 519,033,555.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,033,555.66/26,365.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.39

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