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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,350.71, 36,364.73 and 14,414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,350.71, 36,364.73 and 14,414.82 is: 19,892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,350.71 : 36,364.73 = 14,414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,350.71/36,364.73 = 14,414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,350.71x = 36,364.73 × 14,414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,350.71x = 524,190,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,190,965.22/26,350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.86

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