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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,341.64, 36,351.47 and 14,406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,341.64, 36,351.47 and 14,406.09 is: 19,880.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,341.64 : 36,351.47 = 14,406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,341.64/36,351.47 = 14,406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,341.64x = 36,351.47 × 14,406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,341.64x = 523,682,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,682,548.45/26,341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.41

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