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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.17, 36,360.21 and 14,411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.17, 36,360.21 and 14,411.74 is: 19,888.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.17 : 36,360.21 = 14,411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.17/36,360.21 = 14,411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.17x = 36,360.21 × 14,411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.17x = 524,013,892.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,013,892.87/26,348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.06

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