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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.41, 36,327.97 and 14,389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.41, 36,327.97 and 14,389.16 is: 19,856.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.41 : 36,327.97 = 14,389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.41/36,327.97 = 14,389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.41x = 36,327.97 × 14,389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.41x = 522,728,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,728,755.19/26,325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.44

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