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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,375.17, 36,397.78 and 14,439.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,375.17, 36,397.78 and 14,439.27 is: 19,926.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,375.17 : 36,397.78 = 14,439.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,375.17/36,397.78 = 14,439.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,375.17x = 36,397.78 × 14,439.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,375.17x = 525,557,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,557,372.82/26,375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.22

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