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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.70, 36,411.77 and 14,448.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.70, 36,411.77 and 14,448.82 is: 19,939.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.70 : 36,411.77 = 14,448.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.70/36,411.77 = 14,448.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.70x = 36,411.77 × 14,448.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.70x = 526,107,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,107,110.61/26,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.10

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