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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,383.91, 36,409.79 and 14,447.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,383.91, 36,409.79 and 14,447.97 is: 19,938.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,383.91 : 36,409.79 = 14,447.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,383.91/36,409.79 = 14,447.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,383.91x = 36,409.79 × 14,447.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,383.91x = 526,047,481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,047,481.39/26,383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.20

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