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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,404.73, 36,438.53 and 14,305.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,404.73, 36,438.53 and 14,305.23 is: 19,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,404.73 : 36,438.53 = 14,305.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,404.73/36,438.53 = 14,305.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,404.73x = 36,438.53 × 14,305.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,404.73x = 521,261,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,261,473.58/26,404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,741.22

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