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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,377.92, 36,399.42 and 14,438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,377.92, 36,399.42 and 14,438.70 is: 19,924.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,377.92 : 36,399.42 = 14,438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,377.92/36,399.42 = 14,438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,377.92x = 36,399.42 × 14,438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,377.92x = 525,560,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,560,305.55/26,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,924.25

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