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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.08, 36,399.63 and 14,439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.08, 36,399.63 and 14,439.38 is: 19,926.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.08 : 36,399.63 = 14,439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.08/36,399.63 = 14,439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.08x = 36,399.63 × 14,439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.08x = 525,587,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,587,898.78/26,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.69

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