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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,326.53, 36,331.44 and 14,389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,326.53, 36,331.44 and 14,389.62 is: 19,858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,326.53 : 36,331.44 = 14,389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,326.53/36,331.44 = 14,389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,326.53x = 36,331.44 × 14,389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,326.53x = 522,795,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,795,615.65/26,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.13

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