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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.28, 36,410.52 and 14,449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.28, 36,410.52 and 14,449.12 is: 19,939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.28 : 36,410.52 = 14,449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.28/36,410.52 = 14,449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.28x = 36,410.52 × 14,449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.28x = 526,099,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,099,972.74/26,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.15

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