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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.11, 36,371.13 and 14,419.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.11, 36,371.13 and 14,419.31 is: 19,898.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.11 : 36,371.13 = 14,419.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.11/36,371.13 = 14,419.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.11x = 36,371.13 × 14,419.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.11x = 524,446,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,446,416.66/26,356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.48

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