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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.48, 36,329.08 and 14,388.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.48, 36,329.08 and 14,388.81 is: 19,856.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.48 : 36,329.08 = 14,388.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.48/36,329.08 = 14,388.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.48x = 36,329.08 × 14,388.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.48x = 522,732,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,732,229.59/26,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.51

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