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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.38, 36,406.11 and 14,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.38, 36,406.11 and 14,445.74 is: 19,934.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.38 : 36,406.11 = 14,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.38/36,406.11 = 14,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.38x = 36,406.11 × 14,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.38x = 525,913,199.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,913,199.47/26,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,934.26

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