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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.71, 36,355.73 and 14,408.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.71, 36,355.73 and 14,408.01 is: 19,883.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.71 : 36,355.73 = 14,408.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.71/36,355.73 = 14,408.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.71x = 36,355.73 × 14,408.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.71x = 523,813,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,813,649.36/26,344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,883.07

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