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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.66, 36,369.96 and 14,418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.66, 36,369.96 and 14,418.74 is: 19,898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.66 : 36,369.96 = 14,418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.66/36,369.96 = 14,418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.66x = 36,369.96 × 14,418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.66x = 524,408,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,408,997.05/26,354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.15

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