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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,351.89, 36,365.31 and 14,415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,351.89, 36,365.31 and 14,415.08 is: 19,892.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,351.89 : 36,365.31 = 14,415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,351.89/36,365.31 = 14,415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,351.89x = 36,365.31 × 14,415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,351.89x = 524,208,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,208,875.60/26,351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.65

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