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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.47, 36,414.42 and 14,451.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.47, 36,414.42 and 14,451.95 is: 19,942.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.47 : 36,414.42 = 14,451.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.47/36,414.42 = 14,451.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.47x = 36,414.42 × 14,451.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.47x = 526,259,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,259,377.12/26,388.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.78

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