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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,381.93, 36,405.66 and 14,442.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,381.93, 36,405.66 and 14,442.98 is: 19,930.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,381.93 : 36,405.66 = 14,442.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,381.93/36,405.66 = 14,442.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,381.93x = 36,405.66 × 14,442.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,381.93x = 525,806,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,806,037.24/26,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.54

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