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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.39, 36,406.29 and 14,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.39, 36,406.29 and 14,444.96 is: 19,934.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.39 : 36,406.29 = 14,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.39/36,406.29 = 14,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.39x = 36,406.29 × 14,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.39x = 525,887,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,887,274.94/26,381.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.03

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