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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,385.89, 36,412.52 and 14,449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,385.89, 36,412.52 and 14,449.46 is: 19,940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,385.89 : 36,412.52 = 14,449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,385.89/36,412.52 = 14,449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,385.89x = 36,412.52 × 14,449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,385.89x = 526,140,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,140,996.93/26,385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,940.24

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