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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,351.83, 36,365.86 and 14,415.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,351.83, 36,365.86 and 14,415.37 is: 19,893.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,351.83 : 36,365.86 = 14,415.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,351.83/36,365.86 = 14,415.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,351.83x = 36,365.86 × 14,415.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,351.83x = 524,227,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,227,254.37/26,351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,893.39

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