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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.39, 36,371.90 and 14,419.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.39, 36,371.90 and 14,419.69 is: 19,899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.39 : 36,371.90 = 14,419.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.39/36,371.90 = 14,419.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.39x = 36,371.90 × 14,419.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.39x = 524,471,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,471,467.83/26,356.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.22

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