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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.93, 36,369.45 and 14,418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.93, 36,369.45 and 14,418.14 is: 19,896.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.93 : 36,369.45 = 14,418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.93/36,369.45 = 14,418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.93x = 36,369.45 × 14,418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.93x = 524,379,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,379,639.98/26,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,896.84

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