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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,373.95, 36,396.48 and 14,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,373.95, 36,396.48 and 14,437.08 is: 19,923.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,373.95 : 36,396.48 = 14,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,373.95/36,396.48 = 14,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,373.95x = 36,396.48 × 14,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,373.95x = 525,458,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,458,984.47/26,373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.41

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