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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.48, 36,331.84 and 14,390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.48, 36,331.84 and 14,390.82 is: 19,859.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.48 : 36,331.84 = 14,390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.48/36,331.84 = 14,390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.48x = 36,331.84 × 14,390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.48x = 522,844,969.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,844,969.71/26,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,859.29

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