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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,347.55, 36,359.35 and 14,411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,347.55, 36,359.35 and 14,411.12 is: 19,887.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,347.55 : 36,359.35 = 14,411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,347.55/36,359.35 = 14,411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,347.55x = 36,359.35 × 14,411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,347.55x = 523,978,738.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,978,738.15/26,347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.19

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