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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,384.97, 36,409.59 and 14,448.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,384.97, 36,409.59 and 14,448.45 is: 19,937.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,384.97 : 36,409.59 = 14,448.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,384.97/36,409.59 = 14,448.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,384.97x = 36,409.59 × 14,448.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,384.97x = 526,062,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,062,140.64/26,384.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.95

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