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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,372.22, 36,393.68 and 14,435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,372.22, 36,393.68 and 14,435.63 is: 19,921.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,372.22 : 36,393.68 = 14,435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,372.22/36,393.68 = 14,435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,372.22x = 36,393.68 × 14,435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,372.22x = 525,365,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,365,444.67/26,372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.17

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