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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,346.71, 36,358.49 and 14,410.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,346.71, 36,358.49 and 14,410.01 is: 19,885.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,346.71 : 36,358.49 = 14,410.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,346.71/36,358.49 = 14,410.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,346.71x = 36,358.49 × 14,410.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,346.71x = 523,926,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,926,204.48/26,346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,885.83

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