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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.28, 36,359.82 and 14,411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.28, 36,359.82 and 14,411.34 is: 19,887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.28 : 36,359.82 = 14,411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.28/36,359.82 = 14,411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.28x = 36,359.82 × 14,411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.28x = 523,993,728.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,993,728.36/26,348.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.21

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