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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,353.74, 36,369.03 and 14,416.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,353.74, 36,369.03 and 14,416.81 is: 19,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,353.74 : 36,369.03 = 14,416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,353.74/36,369.03 = 14,416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,353.74x = 36,369.03 × 14,416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,353.74x = 524,325,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,325,358.53/26,353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,895.67

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