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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.77, 36,329.47 and 14,389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.77, 36,329.47 and 14,389.10 is: 19,856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.77 : 36,329.47 = 14,389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.77/36,329.47 = 14,389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.77x = 36,329.47 × 14,389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.77x = 522,748,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,748,159.16/26,325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.90

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