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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,389.33, 36,415.38 and 14,450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,389.33, 36,415.38 and 14,450.74 is: 19,940.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,389.33 : 36,415.38 = 14,450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,389.33/36,415.38 = 14,450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,389.33x = 36,415.38 × 14,450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,389.33x = 526,229,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,229,188.38/26,389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,940.98

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