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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.09, 36,414.27 and 14,451.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.09, 36,414.27 and 14,451.48 is: 19,942.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.09 : 36,414.27 = 14,451.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.09/36,414.27 = 14,451.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.09x = 36,414.27 × 14,451.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.09x = 526,240,094.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,240,094.62/26,388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.33

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