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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,372.08, 36,393.51 and 14,436.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,372.08, 36,393.51 and 14,436.17 is: 19,921.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,372.08 : 36,393.51 = 14,436.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,372.08/36,393.51 = 14,436.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,372.08x = 36,393.51 × 14,436.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,372.08x = 525,382,861.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,382,861.17/26,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.94

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