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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.06, 36,398.91 and 14,439.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.06, 36,398.91 and 14,439.30 is: 19,926.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.06 : 36,398.91 = 14,439.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.06/36,398.91 = 14,439.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.06x = 36,398.91 × 14,439.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.06x = 525,574,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,574,781.16/26,376.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.21

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