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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.16, 36,407.88 and 14,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.16, 36,407.88 and 14,445.40 is: 19,934.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.16 : 36,407.88 = 14,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.16/36,407.88 = 14,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.16x = 36,407.88 × 14,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.16x = 525,926,389.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,926,389.75/26,382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.93

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