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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.55, 36,390.06 and 14,433.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.55, 36,390.06 and 14,433.39 is: 19,918.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.55 : 36,390.06 = 14,433.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.55/36,390.06 = 14,433.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.55x = 36,390.06 × 14,433.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.55x = 525,231,928.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,231,928.10/26,369.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,918.12

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