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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.78, 36,396.90 and 14,438.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.78, 36,396.90 and 14,438.16 is: 19,925.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.78 : 36,396.90 = 14,438.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.78/36,396.90 = 14,438.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.78x = 36,396.90 × 14,438.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.78x = 525,504,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,504,265.70/26,373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.25

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