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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,372.72, 36,394.37 and 14,436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,372.72, 36,394.37 and 14,436.13 is: 19,921.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,372.72 : 36,394.37 = 14,436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,372.72/36,394.37 = 14,436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,372.72x = 36,394.37 × 14,436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,372.72x = 525,393,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,393,602.44/26,372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,921.86

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