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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,457.66, 36,511.33 and 14,358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,457.66, 36,511.33 and 14,358.09 is: 19,814.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,457.66 : 36,511.33 = 14,358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,457.66/36,511.33 = 14,358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,457.66x = 36,511.33 × 14,358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,457.66x = 524,232,962.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,232,962.16/26,457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.03

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