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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.13, 36,371.44 and 14,419.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.13, 36,371.44 and 14,419.48 is: 19,898.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.13 : 36,371.44 = 14,419.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.13/36,371.44 = 14,419.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.13x = 36,371.44 × 14,419.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.13x = 524,456,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,456,997.70/26,356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,898.86

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