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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.48, 36,413.82 and 14,451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.48, 36,413.82 and 14,451.60 is: 19,941.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.48 : 36,413.82 = 14,451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.48/36,413.82 = 14,451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.48x = 36,413.82 × 14,451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.48x = 526,237,961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,237,961.11/26,388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,941.96

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