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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,351.55, 36,365.13 and 14,414.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,351.55, 36,365.13 and 14,414.91 is: 19,892.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,351.55 : 36,365.13 = 14,414.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,351.55/36,365.13 = 14,414.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,351.55x = 36,365.13 × 14,414.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,351.55x = 524,200,076.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,200,076.09/26,351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.57

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