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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,387.34, 36,413.88 and 14,451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,387.34, 36,413.88 and 14,451.18 is: 19,942.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,387.34 : 36,413.88 = 14,451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,387.34/36,413.88 = 14,451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,387.34x = 36,413.88 × 14,451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,387.34x = 526,223,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,223,534.38/26,387.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.27

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