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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,347.18, 36,359.98 and 14,410.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,347.18, 36,359.98 and 14,410.52 is: 19,886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,347.18 : 36,359.98 = 14,410.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,347.18/36,359.98 = 14,410.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,347.18x = 36,359.98 × 14,410.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,347.18x = 523,966,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,966,164.53/26,347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,886.99

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