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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.62, 36,400.98 and 14,441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.62, 36,400.98 and 14,441.16 is: 19,928.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.62 : 36,400.98 = 14,441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.62/36,400.98 = 14,441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.62x = 36,400.98 × 14,441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.62x = 525,672,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,672,376.34/26,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,928.73

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