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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.62, 36,355.23 and 14,407.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.62, 36,355.23 and 14,407.65 is: 19,882.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.62 : 36,355.23 = 14,407.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.62/36,355.23 = 14,407.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.62x = 36,355.23 × 14,407.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.62x = 523,793,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,793,429.51/26,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,882.37

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