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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.31, 36,369.69 and 14,418.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.31, 36,369.69 and 14,418.36 is: 19,897.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.31 : 36,369.69 = 14,418.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.31/36,369.69 = 14,418.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.31x = 36,369.69 × 14,418.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.31x = 524,391,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,391,283.51/26,354.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,897.74

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