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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.41, 36,411.86 and 14,449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.41, 36,411.86 and 14,449.47 is: 19,940.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.41 : 36,411.86 = 14,449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.41/36,411.86 = 14,449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.41x = 36,411.86 × 14,449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.41x = 526,132,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,132,006.47/26,385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,940.27

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