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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,347.79, 36,360.23 and 14,410.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,347.79, 36,360.23 and 14,410.87 is: 19,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,347.79 : 36,360.23 = 14,410.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,347.79/36,360.23 = 14,410.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,347.79x = 36,360.23 × 14,410.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,347.79x = 523,982,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,982,492.83/26,347.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.16

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