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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.93, 36,407.04 and 14,443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.93, 36,407.04 and 14,443.98 is: 19,931.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.93 : 36,407.04 = 14,443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.93/36,407.04 = 14,443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.93x = 36,407.04 × 14,443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.93x = 525,862,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,862,557.62/26,382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,931.92

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