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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,351.87, 36,365.89 and 14,414.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,351.87, 36,365.89 and 14,414.95 is: 19,892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,351.87 : 36,365.89 = 14,414.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,351.87/36,365.89 = 14,414.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,351.87x = 36,365.89 × 14,414.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,351.87x = 524,212,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,212,450.02/26,351.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.80

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