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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.24, 36,411.48 and 14,448.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.24, 36,411.48 and 14,448.78 is: 19,939.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.24 : 36,411.48 = 14,448.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.24/36,411.48 = 14,448.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.24x = 36,411.48 × 14,448.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.24x = 526,101,463.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,101,463.99/26,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.23

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