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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.54, 36,411.93 and 14,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.54, 36,411.93 and 14,448.84 is: 19,939.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.54 : 36,411.93 = 14,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.54/36,411.93 = 14,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.54x = 36,411.93 × 14,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.54x = 526,110,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,110,150.66/26,385.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.34

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