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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.63, 36,416.02 and 14,451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.63, 36,416.02 and 14,451.25 is: 19,942.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.63 : 36,416.02 = 14,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.63/36,416.02 = 14,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.63x = 36,416.02 × 14,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.63x = 526,257,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,257,009.03/26,388.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,942.57

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