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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.52, 36,389.76 and 14,432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.52, 36,389.76 and 14,432.74 is: 19,917.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.52 : 36,389.76 = 14,432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.52/36,389.76 = 14,432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.52x = 36,389.76 × 14,432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.52x = 525,203,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,203,944.74/26,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,917.08

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