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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,389.83, 36,417.15 and 14,452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,389.83, 36,417.15 and 14,452.86 is: 19,944.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,389.83 : 36,417.15 = 14,452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,389.83/36,417.15 = 14,452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,389.83x = 36,417.15 × 14,452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,389.83x = 526,331,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,331,970.55/26,389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,944.50

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