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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,376.84, 36,398.60 and 14,437.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,376.84, 36,398.60 and 14,437.86 is: 19,923.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,376.84 : 36,398.60 = 14,437.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,376.84/36,398.60 = 14,437.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,376.84x = 36,398.60 × 14,437.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,376.84x = 525,517,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,517,891.00/26,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,923.46

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