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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.71, 36,374.76 and 14,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.71, 36,374.76 and 14,421.84 is: 19,903.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.71 : 36,374.76 = 14,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.71/36,374.76 = 14,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.71x = 36,374.76 × 14,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.71x = 524,590,968.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,590,968.76/26,356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.51

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