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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.13, 36,399.88 and 14,440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.13, 36,399.88 and 14,440.58 is: 19,928.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.13 : 36,399.88 = 14,440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.13/36,399.88 = 14,440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.13x = 36,399.88 × 14,440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.13x = 525,635,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,635,351.68/26,376.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,928.45

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