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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.48, 36,394.86 and 14,436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.48, 36,394.86 and 14,436.54 is: 19,922.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.48 : 36,394.86 = 14,436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.48/36,394.86 = 14,436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.48x = 36,394.86 × 14,436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.48x = 525,415,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,415,852.18/26,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.13

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