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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.86, 36,395.82 and 14,274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.86, 36,395.82 and 14,274.32 is: 19,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.86 : 36,395.82 = 14,274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.86/36,395.82 = 14,274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.86x = 36,395.82 × 14,274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.86x = 519,525,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,525,581.34/26,373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.50

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