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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.17, 36,405.88 and 14,444.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.17, 36,405.88 and 14,444.29 is: 19,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.17 : 36,405.88 = 14,444.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.17/36,405.88 = 14,444.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.17x = 36,405.88 × 14,444.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.17x = 525,857,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,857,088.43/26,381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,933.05

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