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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.82, 36,396.08 and 14,437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.82, 36,396.08 and 14,437.26 is: 19,923.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.82 : 36,396.08 = 14,437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.82/36,396.08 = 14,437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.82x = 36,396.08 × 14,437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.82x = 525,459,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,459,669.94/26,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.53

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