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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.23, 36,354.51 and 14,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.23, 36,354.51 and 14,407.44 is: 19,881.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.23 : 36,354.51 = 14,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.23/36,354.51 = 14,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.23x = 36,354.51 × 14,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.23x = 523,775,421.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,775,421.55/26,344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,881.98

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