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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,370.72, 36,391.61 and 14,434.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,370.72, 36,391.61 and 14,434.12 is: 19,919.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,370.72 : 36,391.61 = 14,434.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,370.72/36,391.61 = 14,434.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,370.72x = 36,391.61 × 14,434.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,370.72x = 525,280,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,280,702.58/26,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,919.09

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