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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.70, 36,328.86 and 14,389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.70, 36,328.86 and 14,389.12 is: 19,856.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.70 : 36,328.86 = 14,389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.70/36,328.86 = 14,389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.70x = 36,328.86 × 14,389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.70x = 522,740,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,740,326.00/26,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.65

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