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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,338.93, 36,347.47 and 14,402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,338.93, 36,347.47 and 14,402.14 is: 19,874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,338.93 : 36,347.47 = 14,402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,338.93/36,347.47 = 14,402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,338.93x = 36,347.47 × 14,402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,338.93x = 523,481,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,481,351.59/26,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,874.81

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