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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.20, 36,411.42 and 14,448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.20, 36,411.42 and 14,448.44 is: 19,938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.20 : 36,411.42 = 14,448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.20/36,411.42 = 14,448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.20x = 36,411.42 × 14,448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.20x = 526,088,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,088,217.18/26,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.76

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