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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,337.93, 36,346.10 and 14,401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,337.93, 36,346.10 and 14,401.14 is: 19,873.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,337.93 : 36,346.10 = 14,401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,337.93/36,346.10 = 14,401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,337.93x = 36,346.10 × 14,401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,337.93x = 523,425,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,425,202.55/26,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,873.44

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