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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,389.68, 36,416.36 and 14,452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,389.68, 36,416.36 and 14,452.96 is: 19,944.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,389.68 : 36,416.36 = 14,452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,389.68/36,416.36 = 14,452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,389.68x = 36,416.36 × 14,452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,389.68x = 526,324,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,324,194.43/26,389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.32

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