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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.15, 36,405.99 and 14,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.15, 36,405.99 and 14,445.22 is: 19,934.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.15 : 36,405.99 = 14,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.15/36,405.99 = 14,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.15x = 36,405.99 × 14,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.15x = 525,892,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,892,534.87/26,381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.41

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