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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,371.18, 36,392.09 and 14,271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,371.18, 36,392.09 and 14,271.66 is: 19,694.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,371.18 : 36,392.09 = 14,271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,371.18/36,392.09 = 14,271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,371.18x = 36,392.09 × 14,271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,371.18x = 519,375,535.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,375,535.17/26,371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,694.82

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