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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.32, 36,399.34 and 14,439.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.32, 36,399.34 and 14,439.66 is: 19,926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.32 : 36,399.34 = 14,439.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.32/36,399.34 = 14,439.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.32x = 36,399.34 × 14,439.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.32x = 525,594,093.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,594,093.82/26,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.74

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