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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,383.92, 36,409.77 and 14,447.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,383.92, 36,409.77 and 14,447.25 is: 19,937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,383.92 : 36,409.77 = 14,447.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,383.92/36,409.77 = 14,447.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,383.92x = 36,409.77 × 14,447.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,383.92x = 526,021,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,021,049.63/26,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.18

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