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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.72, 36,330.12 and 14,389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.72, 36,330.12 and 14,389.56 is: 19,857.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.72 : 36,330.12 = 14,389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.72/36,330.12 = 14,389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.72x = 36,330.12 × 14,389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.72x = 522,774,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,774,441.55/26,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,857.94

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