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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.54, 36,406.53 and 14,445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.54, 36,406.53 and 14,445.63 is: 19,934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.54 : 36,406.53 = 14,445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.54/36,406.53 = 14,445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.54x = 36,406.53 × 14,445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.54x = 525,915,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,915,261.96/26,381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.97

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