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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,344.85, 36,355.51 and 14,407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,344.85, 36,355.51 and 14,407.88 is: 19,882.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,344.85 : 36,355.51 = 14,407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,344.85/36,355.51 = 14,407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,344.85x = 36,355.51 × 14,407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,344.85x = 523,805,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,805,825.42/26,344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,882.66

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