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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.21, 36,411.59 and 14,449.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.21, 36,411.59 and 14,449.29 is: 19,940.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.21 : 36,411.59 = 14,449.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.21/36,411.59 = 14,449.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.21x = 36,411.59 × 14,449.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.21x = 526,121,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,121,522.85/26,385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,940.02

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