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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.49, 36,407.83 and 14,445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.49, 36,407.83 and 14,445.82 is: 19,935.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.49 : 36,407.83 = 14,445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.49/36,407.83 = 14,445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.49x = 36,407.83 × 14,445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.49x = 525,940,886.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,940,886.54/26,382.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,935.23

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