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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,337.78, 36,348.60 and 14,402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,337.78, 36,348.60 and 14,402.88 is: 19,877.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,337.78 : 36,348.60 = 14,402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,337.78/36,348.60 = 14,402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,337.78x = 36,348.60 × 14,402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,337.78x = 523,524,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,524,523.97/26,337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,877.32

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