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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.33, 36,331.28 and 14,390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.33, 36,331.28 and 14,390.42 is: 19,858.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.33 : 36,331.28 = 14,390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.33/36,331.28 = 14,390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.33x = 36,331.28 × 14,390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.33x = 522,822,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,822,378.34/26,327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,858.55

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