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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,380.94, 36,405.38 and 14,444.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,380.94, 36,405.38 and 14,444.01 is: 19,932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,380.94 : 36,405.38 = 14,444.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,380.94/36,405.38 = 14,444.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,380.94x = 36,405.38 × 14,444.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,380.94x = 525,839,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,839,600.55/26,380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,932.56

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