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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,346.94, 36,358.80 and 14,411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,346.94, 36,358.80 and 14,411.40 is: 19,887.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,346.94 : 36,358.80 = 14,411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,346.94/36,358.80 = 14,411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,346.94x = 36,358.80 × 14,411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,346.94x = 523,981,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,981,210.32/26,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.74

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