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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.41, 36,371.82 and 14,419.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.41, 36,371.82 and 14,419.83 is: 19,899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.41 : 36,371.82 = 14,419.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.41/36,371.82 = 14,419.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.41x = 36,371.82 × 14,419.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.41x = 524,475,461.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,475,461.19/26,356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,899.35

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