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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,539.44, 36,624.64 and 14,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,539.44, 36,624.64 and 14,440 is: 19,927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,539.44 : 36,624.64 = 14,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,539.44/36,624.64 = 14,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,539.44x = 36,624.64 × 14,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,539.44x = 528,859,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,859,801.60/26,539.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,927.32

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