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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.67, 36,385.95 and 14,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.67, 36,385.95 and 14,430 is: 19,913.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.67 : 36,385.95 = 14,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.67/36,385.95 = 14,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.67x = 36,385.95 × 14,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.67x = 525,049,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,049,258.50/26,366.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,913.37

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