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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.72, 36,399.88 and 14,440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.72, 36,399.88 and 14,440.12 is: 19,927.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.72 : 36,399.88 = 14,440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.72/36,399.88 = 14,440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.72x = 36,399.88 × 14,440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.72x = 525,618,635.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,618,635.19/26,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.37

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