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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.25, 36,406.13 and 14,444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.25, 36,406.13 and 14,444.69 is: 19,933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.25 : 36,406.13 = 14,444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.25/36,406.13 = 14,444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.25x = 36,406.13 × 14,444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.25x = 525,875,007.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,875,007.70/26,381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,933.67

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