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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.17, 36,399.11 and 14,439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.17, 36,399.11 and 14,439.47 is: 19,926.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.17 : 36,399.11 = 14,439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.17/36,399.11 = 14,439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.17x = 36,399.11 × 14,439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.17x = 525,583,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,583,602.68/26,376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.46

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