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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,371.64, 36,392.90 and 14,435.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,371.64, 36,392.90 and 14,435.73 is: 19,921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,371.64 : 36,392.90 = 14,435.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,371.64/36,392.90 = 14,435.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,371.64x = 36,392.90 × 14,435.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,371.64x = 525,358,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,358,205.39/26,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.33

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