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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,374.67, 36,397.10 and 14,438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,374.67, 36,397.10 and 14,438.75 is: 19,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,374.67 : 36,397.10 = 14,438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,374.67/36,397.10 = 14,438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,374.67x = 36,397.10 × 14,438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,374.67x = 525,528,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,528,373.45/26,374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,925.50

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