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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.04, 36,331.39 and 14,390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.04, 36,331.39 and 14,390.52 is: 19,858.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.04 : 36,331.39 = 14,390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.04/36,331.39 = 14,390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.04x = 36,331.39 × 14,390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.04x = 522,827,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,827,594.42/26,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.96

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