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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329, 36,333 and 14,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329, 36,333 and 14,392.80 is: 19,861.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329 : 36,333 = 14,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329/36,333 = 14,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329x = 36,333 × 14,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329x = 522,933,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,933,602.40/26,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,861.51

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