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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.52, 36,358.98 and 14,411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.52, 36,358.98 and 14,411.45 is: 19,886.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.52 : 36,358.98 = 14,411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.52/36,358.98 = 14,411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.52x = 36,358.98 × 14,411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.52x = 523,985,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,985,659.18/26,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,886.72

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