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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.82, 36,401.60 and 14,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.82, 36,401.60 and 14,441.25 is: 19,929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.82 : 36,401.60 = 14,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.82/36,401.60 = 14,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.82x = 36,401.60 × 14,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.82x = 525,684,778.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,684,778.61/26,377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,929.05

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