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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.83, 36,330.17 and 14,389.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.83, 36,330.17 and 14,389.67 is: 19,858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.83 : 36,330.17 = 14,389.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.83/36,330.17 = 14,389.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.83x = 36,330.17 × 14,389.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.83x = 522,778,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,778,903.74/26,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.03

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