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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.49, 36,411.71 and 14,448.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.49, 36,411.71 and 14,448.12 is: 19,938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.49 : 36,411.71 = 14,448.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.49/36,411.71 = 14,448.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.49x = 36,411.71 × 14,448.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.49x = 526,080,546.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,080,546.70/26,385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.25

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