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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.35, 36,384.07 and 14,265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.35, 36,384.07 and 14,265.79 is: 19,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.35 : 36,384.07 = 14,265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.35/36,384.07 = 14,265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.35x = 36,384.07 × 14,265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.35x = 519,047,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,047,501.97/26,365.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.73

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