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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.77, 36,415.15 and 14,449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.77, 36,415.15 and 14,449.80 is: 19,939.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.77 : 36,415.15 = 14,449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.77/36,415.15 = 14,449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.77x = 36,415.15 × 14,449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.77x = 526,191,652.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,191,652.53/26,388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.98

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