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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,326.67, 36,330.72 and 14,390.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,326.67, 36,330.72 and 14,390.01 is: 19,858.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,326.67 : 36,330.72 = 14,390.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,326.67/36,330.72 = 14,390.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,326.67x = 36,330.72 × 14,390.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,326.67x = 522,799,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,799,424.11/26,326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.17

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