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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,347.55, 36,360.49 and 14,410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,347.55, 36,360.49 and 14,410.89 is: 19,887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,347.55 : 36,360.49 = 14,410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,347.55/36,360.49 = 14,410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,347.55x = 36,360.49 × 14,410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,347.55x = 523,987,080.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,987,080.91/26,347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.50

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