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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.69, 36,400.29 and 14,439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.69, 36,400.29 and 14,439.84 is: 19,927.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.69 : 36,400.29 = 14,439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.69/36,400.29 = 14,439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.69x = 36,400.29 × 14,439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.69x = 525,614,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,614,363.55/26,376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.23

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