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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,326.54, 36,330.70 and 14,390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,326.54, 36,330.70 and 14,390.02 is: 19,858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,326.54 : 36,330.70 = 14,390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,326.54/36,330.70 = 14,390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,326.54x = 36,330.70 × 14,390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,326.54x = 522,799,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,799,499.61/26,326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.27

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