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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.08, 36,333.72 and 14,392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.08, 36,333.72 and 14,392.20 is: 19,861.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.08 : 36,333.72 = 14,392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.08/36,333.72 = 14,392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.08x = 36,333.72 × 14,392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.08x = 522,922,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,922,164.98/26,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,861.01

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