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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.89, 36,332.35 and 14,391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.89, 36,332.35 and 14,391.91 is: 19,860.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.89 : 36,332.35 = 14,391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.89/36,332.35 = 14,391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.89x = 36,332.35 × 14,391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.89x = 522,891,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,891,911.29/26,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,860.76

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