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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.08, 36,362.70 and 14,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.08, 36,362.70 and 14,413.20 is: 19,889.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.08 : 36,362.70 = 14,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.08/36,362.70 = 14,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.08x = 36,362.70 × 14,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.08x = 524,102,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,102,867.64/26,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,889.99

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