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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,340.27, 36,349.62 and 14,403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,340.27, 36,349.62 and 14,403.66 is: 19,877.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,340.27 : 36,349.62 = 14,403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,340.27/36,349.62 = 14,403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,340.27x = 36,349.62 × 14,403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,340.27x = 523,567,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,567,567.61/26,340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,877.08

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