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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,526.96, 36,607.39 and 14,427.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,526.96, 36,607.39 and 14,427.44 is: 19,909.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,526.96 : 36,607.39 = 14,427.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,526.96/36,607.39 = 14,427.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,526.96x = 36,607.39 × 14,427.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,526.96x = 528,150,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,150,922.78/26,526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.97

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