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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.68, 36,355.41 and 14,407.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.68, 36,355.41 and 14,407.89 is: 19,882.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.68 : 36,355.41 = 14,407.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.68/36,355.41 = 14,407.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.68x = 36,355.41 × 14,407.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.68x = 523,804,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,804,748.18/26,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,882.75

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