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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.92, 36,396 and 14,437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.92, 36,396 and 14,437.26 is: 19,923.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.92 : 36,396 = 14,437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.92/36,396 = 14,437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.92x = 36,396 × 14,437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.92x = 525,458,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,458,514.96/26,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.42

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