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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.72, 36,410.63 and 14,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.72, 36,410.63 and 14,449.20 is: 19,938.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.72 : 36,410.63 = 14,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.72/36,410.63 = 14,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.72x = 36,410.63 × 14,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.72x = 526,104,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,104,402.75/26,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.98

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