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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.88, 36,402.68 and 14,441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.88, 36,402.68 and 14,441.72 is: 19,930.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.88 : 36,402.68 = 14,441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.88/36,402.68 = 14,441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.88x = 36,402.68 × 14,441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.88x = 525,717,165.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,717,165.90/26,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.23

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