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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.20, 36,389.51 and 14,432.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.20, 36,389.51 and 14,432.53 is: 19,916.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.20 : 36,389.51 = 14,432.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.20/36,389.51 = 14,432.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.20x = 36,389.51 × 14,432.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.20x = 525,192,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,192,694.76/26,369.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,916.90

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