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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.92, 36,369.66 and 14,418.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.92, 36,369.66 and 14,418.04 is: 19,896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.92 : 36,369.66 = 14,418.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.92/36,369.66 = 14,418.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.92x = 36,369.66 × 14,418.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.92x = 524,379,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,379,212.67/26,354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.82

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