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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.52, 36,405.06 and 14,442.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.52, 36,405.06 and 14,442.54 is: 19,929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.52 : 36,405.06 = 14,442.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.52/36,405.06 = 14,442.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.52x = 36,405.06 × 14,442.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.52x = 525,781,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,781,535.25/26,381.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,929.92

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