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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.68, 36,395.40 and 14,437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.68, 36,395.40 and 14,437.04 is: 19,922.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.68 : 36,395.40 = 14,437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.68/36,395.40 = 14,437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.68x = 36,395.40 × 14,437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.68x = 525,441,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,441,845.62/26,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.96

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