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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.42, 36,395.31 and 14,436.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.42, 36,395.31 and 14,436.76 is: 19,922.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.42 : 36,395.31 = 14,436.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.42/36,395.31 = 14,436.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.42x = 36,395.31 × 14,436.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.42x = 525,430,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,430,355.60/26,373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.73

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