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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.54, 36,329.28 and 14,388.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.54, 36,329.28 and 14,388.87 is: 19,856.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.54 : 36,329.28 = 14,388.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.54/36,329.28 = 14,388.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.54x = 36,329.28 × 14,388.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.54x = 522,737,287.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,737,287.11/26,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.66

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