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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.88, 36,401.49 and 14,441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.88, 36,401.49 and 14,441.94 is: 19,929.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.88 : 36,401.49 = 14,441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.88/36,401.49 = 14,441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.88x = 36,401.49 × 14,441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.88x = 525,708,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,708,134.49/26,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,929.89

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