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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,389.98, 36,416.76 and 14,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,389.98, 36,416.76 and 14,451.06 is: 19,941.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,389.98 : 36,416.76 = 14,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,389.98/36,416.76 = 14,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,389.98x = 36,416.76 × 14,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,389.98x = 526,260,783.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,260,783.77/26,389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,941.69

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