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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,411.58, 36,447.66 and 14,311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,411.58, 36,447.66 and 14,311.80 is: 19,750.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,411.58 : 36,447.66 = 14,311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,411.58/36,447.66 = 14,311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,411.58x = 36,447.66 × 14,311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,411.58x = 521,631,620.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,631,620.39/26,411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.11

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