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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,383.52, 36,407.82 and 14,444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,383.52, 36,407.82 and 14,444.54 is: 19,932.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,383.52 : 36,407.82 = 14,444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,383.52/36,407.82 = 14,444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,383.52x = 36,407.82 × 14,444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,383.52x = 525,894,212.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,894,212.30/26,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.68

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