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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,514.31, 36,589.87 and 14,414.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,514.31, 36,589.87 and 14,414.91 is: 19,892.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,514.31 : 36,589.87 = 14,414.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,514.31/36,589.87 = 14,414.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,514.31x = 36,589.87 × 14,414.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,514.31x = 527,439,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,439,646.92/26,514.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.64

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