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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,328.85, 36,334.37 and 14,393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,328.85, 36,334.37 and 14,393.30 is: 19,863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,328.85 : 36,334.37 = 14,393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,328.85/36,334.37 = 14,393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,328.85x = 36,334.37 × 14,393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,328.85x = 522,971,342.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,971,342.03/26,328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.05

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