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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,380.03, 36,402.99 and 14,441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,380.03, 36,402.99 and 14,441.05 is: 19,927.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,380.03 : 36,402.99 = 14,441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,380.03/36,402.99 = 14,441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,380.03x = 36,402.99 × 14,441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,380.03x = 525,697,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,697,489.75/26,380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.86

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