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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.14, 36,363.73 and 14,414.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.14, 36,363.73 and 14,414.26 is: 19,891.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.14 : 36,363.73 = 14,414.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.14/36,363.73 = 14,414.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.14x = 36,363.73 × 14,414.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.14x = 524,156,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,156,258.79/26,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,891.97

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