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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,374.95, 36,397.86 and 14,438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,374.95, 36,397.86 and 14,438.09 is: 19,924.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,374.95 : 36,397.86 = 14,438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,374.95/36,397.86 = 14,438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,374.95x = 36,397.86 × 14,438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,374.95x = 525,515,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,515,396.50/26,374.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.79

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