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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,355.84, 36,371.91 and 14,419.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,355.84, 36,371.91 and 14,419.19 is: 19,898.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,355.84 : 36,371.91 = 14,419.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,355.84/36,371.91 = 14,419.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,355.84x = 36,371.91 × 14,419.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,355.84x = 524,453,299.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,453,299.09/26,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.94

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