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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,343.83, 36,354.02 and 14,407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,343.83, 36,354.02 and 14,407.07 is: 19,881.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,343.83 : 36,354.02 = 14,407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,343.83/36,354.02 = 14,407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,343.83x = 36,354.02 × 14,407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,343.83x = 523,754,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,754,657.12/26,343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,881.49

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