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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.21, 36,359.76 and 14,411.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.21, 36,359.76 and 14,411.29 is: 19,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.21 : 36,359.76 = 14,411.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.21/36,359.76 = 14,411.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.21x = 36,359.76 × 14,411.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.21x = 523,991,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,991,045.69/26,348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.16

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