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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,371.97, 36,393.33 and 14,435.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,371.97, 36,393.33 and 14,435.37 is: 19,920.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,371.97 : 36,393.33 = 14,435.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,371.97/36,393.33 = 14,435.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,371.97x = 36,393.33 × 14,435.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,371.97x = 525,351,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,351,184.08/26,371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,920.82

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