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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.87, 36,409.19 and 14,447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.87, 36,409.19 and 14,447.34 is: 19,937.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.87 : 36,409.19 = 14,447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.87/36,409.19 = 14,447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.87x = 36,409.19 × 14,447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.87x = 526,015,874.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,015,874.82/26,382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.78

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