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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.76, 36,390.30 and 14,433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.76, 36,390.30 and 14,433.18 is: 19,917.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.76 : 36,390.30 = 14,433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.76/36,390.30 = 14,433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.76x = 36,390.30 × 14,433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.76x = 525,227,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,227,750.15/26,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,917.81

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