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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.08, 36,405.37 and 14,443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.08, 36,405.37 and 14,443.49 is: 19,930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.08 : 36,405.37 = 14,443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.08/36,405.37 = 14,443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.08x = 36,405.37 × 14,443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.08x = 525,820,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,820,597.54/26,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.98

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