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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.08, 36,332.25 and 14,390.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.08, 36,332.25 and 14,390.16 is: 19,858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.08 : 36,332.25 = 14,390.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.08/36,332.25 = 14,390.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.08x = 36,332.25 × 14,390.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.08x = 522,826,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,826,700.45/26,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.90

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