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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.76, 36,399.93 and 14,440.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.76, 36,399.93 and 14,440.85 is: 19,928.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.76 : 36,399.93 = 14,440.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.76/36,399.93 = 14,440.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.76x = 36,399.93 × 14,440.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.76x = 525,645,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,645,910.72/26,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,928.38

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