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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.83, 36,415.77 and 14,451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.83, 36,415.77 and 14,451.86 is: 19,943.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.83 : 36,415.77 = 14,451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.83/36,415.77 = 14,451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.83x = 36,415.77 × 14,451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.83x = 526,275,609.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,275,609.83/26,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,943.12

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