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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.16, 36,415.64 and 14,452.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.16, 36,415.64 and 14,452.24 is: 19,944.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.16 : 36,415.64 = 14,452.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.16/36,415.64 = 14,452.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.16x = 36,415.64 × 14,452.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.16x = 526,287,569.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,287,569.03/26,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.08

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