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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,476.08, 36,537.62 and 14,377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,476.08, 36,537.62 and 14,377.06 is: 19,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,476.08 : 36,537.62 = 14,377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,476.08/36,537.62 = 14,377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,476.08x = 36,537.62 × 14,377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,476.08x = 525,303,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,303,555.00/26,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.68

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