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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,374.93, 36,397.12 and 14,438.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,374.93, 36,397.12 and 14,438.29 is: 19,924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,374.93 : 36,397.12 = 14,438.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,374.93/36,397.12 = 14,438.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,374.93x = 36,397.12 × 14,438.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,374.93x = 525,512,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,512,173.72/26,374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.69

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