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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.20, 36,405.57 and 14,444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.20, 36,405.57 and 14,444.32 is: 19,932.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.20 : 36,405.57 = 14,444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.20/36,405.57 = 14,444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.20x = 36,405.57 × 14,444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.20x = 525,853,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,853,702.86/26,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.90

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