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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.16, 36,329.55 and 14,388.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.16, 36,329.55 and 14,388.23 is: 19,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.16 : 36,329.55 = 14,388.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.16/36,329.55 = 14,388.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.16x = 36,329.55 × 14,388.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.16x = 522,717,921.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,717,921.20/26,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.21

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