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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.93, 36,395.75 and 14,437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.93, 36,395.75 and 14,437.29 is: 19,923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.93 : 36,395.75 = 14,437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.93/36,395.75 = 14,437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.93x = 36,395.75 × 14,437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.93x = 525,455,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,455,925.33/26,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.31

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