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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.67, 36,395.71 and 14,437.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.67, 36,395.71 and 14,437.77 is: 19,924.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.67 : 36,395.71 = 14,437.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.67/36,395.71 = 14,437.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.67x = 36,395.71 × 14,437.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.67x = 525,472,889.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,472,889.97/26,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.15

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