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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.54, 36,329.31 and 14,389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.54, 36,329.31 and 14,389.02 is: 19,856.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.54 : 36,329.31 = 14,389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.54/36,329.31 = 14,389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.54x = 36,329.31 × 14,389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.54x = 522,743,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,743,168.18/26,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.88

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