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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,325.96, 36,329.58 and 14,389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,325.96, 36,329.58 and 14,389.20 is: 19,856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,325.96 : 36,329.58 = 14,389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,325.96/36,329.58 = 14,389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,325.96x = 36,329.58 × 14,389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,325.96x = 522,753,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,753,592.54/26,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,856.96

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