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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.76, 36,416.90 and 14,451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.76, 36,416.90 and 14,451.88 is: 19,943.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.76 : 36,416.90 = 14,451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.76/36,416.90 = 14,451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.76x = 36,416.90 × 14,451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.76x = 526,292,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,292,668.77/26,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,943.82

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