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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.46, 36,395.72 and 14,436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.46, 36,395.72 and 14,436.54 is: 19,922.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.46 : 36,395.72 = 14,436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.46/36,395.72 = 14,436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.46x = 36,395.72 × 14,436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.46x = 525,428,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,428,013.45/26,373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.61

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