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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.27, 36,399.89 and 14,439.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.27, 36,399.89 and 14,439.57 is: 19,926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.27 : 36,399.89 = 14,439.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.27/36,399.89 = 14,439.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.27x = 36,399.89 × 14,439.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.27x = 525,598,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,598,505.45/26,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.95

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