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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.89, 36,329.74 and 14,389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.89, 36,329.74 and 14,389.22 is: 19,857.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.89 : 36,329.74 = 14,389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.89/36,329.74 = 14,389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.89x = 36,329.74 × 14,389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.89x = 522,756,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,756,621.40/26,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,857.13

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