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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.61, 36,483.93 and 14,338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.61, 36,483.93 and 14,338.04 is: 19,786.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.61 : 36,483.93 = 14,338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.61/36,483.93 = 14,338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.61x = 36,483.93 × 14,338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.61x = 523,107,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,107,865.28/26,437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,786.50

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