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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.42, 36,399.51 and 14,440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.42, 36,399.51 and 14,440.50 is: 19,927.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.42 : 36,399.51 = 14,440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.42/36,399.51 = 14,440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.42x = 36,399.51 × 14,440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.42x = 525,627,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,627,124.16/26,376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.92

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