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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.27, 36,328.91 and 14,388.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.27, 36,328.91 and 14,388.71 is: 19,856.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.27 : 36,328.91 = 14,388.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.27/36,328.91 = 14,388.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.27x = 36,328.91 × 14,388.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.27x = 522,725,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,725,897.02/26,325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.43

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