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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.63, 36,399.69 and 14,439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.63, 36,399.69 and 14,439.86 is: 19,926.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.63 : 36,399.69 = 14,439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.63/36,399.69 = 14,439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.63x = 36,399.69 × 14,439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.63x = 525,606,586.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,606,586.89/26,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,926.98

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