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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,384.70, 36,410.91 and 14,448.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,384.70, 36,410.91 and 14,448.03 is: 19,938.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,384.70 : 36,410.91 = 14,448.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,384.70/36,410.91 = 14,448.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,384.70x = 36,410.91 × 14,448.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,384.70x = 526,065,920.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,065,920.01/26,384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.29

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