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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.35, 36,385.45 and 14,266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.35, 36,385.45 and 14,266.79 is: 19,688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.35 : 36,385.45 = 14,266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.35/36,385.45 = 14,266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.35x = 36,385.45 × 14,266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.35x = 519,103,574.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,103,574.21/26,366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,688.11

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