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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,371.62, 36,393.18 and 14,434.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,371.62, 36,393.18 and 14,434.70 is: 19,920.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,371.62 : 36,393.18 = 14,434.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,371.62/36,393.18 = 14,434.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,371.62x = 36,393.18 × 14,434.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,371.62x = 525,324,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,324,635.35/26,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,920.07

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