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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,368.85, 36,389.09 and 14,432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,368.85, 36,389.09 and 14,432.96 is: 19,917.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,368.85 : 36,389.09 = 14,432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,368.85/36,389.09 = 14,432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,368.85x = 36,389.09 × 14,432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,368.85x = 525,202,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,202,026.30/26,368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,917.52

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