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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.97, 36,408.54 and 14,446.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.97, 36,408.54 and 14,446.27 is: 19,935.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.97 : 36,408.54 = 14,446.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.97/36,408.54 = 14,446.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.97x = 36,408.54 × 14,446.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.97x = 525,967,719.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,967,719.97/26,382.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,935.88

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