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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.81, 36,399.92 and 14,440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.81, 36,399.92 and 14,440.04 is: 19,927.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.81 : 36,399.92 = 14,440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.81/36,399.92 = 14,440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.81x = 36,399.92 × 14,440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.81x = 525,616,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,616,183.10/26,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.21

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