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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.63, 36,407.97 and 14,445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.63, 36,407.97 and 14,445.87 is: 19,935.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.63 : 36,407.97 = 14,445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.63/36,407.97 = 14,445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.63x = 36,407.97 × 14,445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.63x = 525,944,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,944,801.58/26,382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,935.27

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