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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.15, 36,389.86 and 14,432.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.15, 36,389.86 and 14,432.99 is: 19,917.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.15 : 36,389.86 = 14,432.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.15/36,389.86 = 14,432.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.15x = 36,389.86 × 14,432.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.15x = 525,214,267.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,214,267.45/26,369.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,917.76

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