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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,387.97, 36,413.73 and 14,451.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,387.97, 36,413.73 and 14,451.45 is: 19,942.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,387.97 : 36,413.73 = 14,451.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,387.97/36,413.73 = 14,451.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,387.97x = 36,413.73 × 14,451.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,387.97x = 526,231,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,231,198.41/26,387.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.09

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