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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,372.73, 36,394.41 and 14,436.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,372.73, 36,394.41 and 14,436.82 is: 19,922.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,372.73 : 36,394.41 = 14,436.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,372.73/36,394.41 = 14,436.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,372.73x = 36,394.41 × 14,436.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,372.73x = 525,419,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,419,546.18/26,372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.83

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