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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,383.65, 36,409.86 and 14,448.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,383.65, 36,409.86 and 14,448.11 is: 19,938.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,383.65 : 36,409.86 = 14,448.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,383.65/36,409.86 = 14,448.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,383.65x = 36,409.86 × 14,448.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,383.65x = 526,053,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,053,480.32/26,383.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.62

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