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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.14, 36,406.62 and 14,444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.14, 36,406.62 and 14,444.44 is: 19,933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.14 : 36,406.62 = 14,444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.14/36,406.62 = 14,444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.14x = 36,406.62 × 14,444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.14x = 525,873,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,873,238.19/26,381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,933.68

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