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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,372.82, 36,394.70 and 14,436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,372.82, 36,394.70 and 14,436.26 is: 19,922.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,372.82 : 36,394.70 = 14,436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,372.82/36,394.70 = 14,436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,372.82x = 36,394.70 × 14,436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,372.82x = 525,403,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,403,351.82/26,372.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.15

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