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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,343, 36,352.44 and 14,406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,343, 36,352.44 and 14,406.12 is: 19,879.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,343 : 36,352.44 = 14,406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,343/36,352.44 = 14,406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,343x = 36,352.44 × 14,406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,343x = 523,697,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,697,612.93/26,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.95

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