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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,367, 36,385.08 and 14,428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,367, 36,385.08 and 14,428.04 is: 19,909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,367 : 36,385.08 = 14,428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,367/36,385.08 = 14,428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,367x = 36,385.08 × 14,428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,367x = 524,965,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,965,389.64/26,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.94

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