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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.17, 36,372.03 and 14,419.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.17, 36,372.03 and 14,419.51 is: 19,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.17 : 36,372.03 = 14,419.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.17/36,372.03 = 14,419.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.17x = 36,372.03 × 14,419.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.17x = 524,466,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,466,725.12/26,356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.20

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