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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.64, 36,334.90 and 14,393.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.64, 36,334.90 and 14,393.06 is: 19,862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.64 : 36,334.90 = 14,393.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.64/36,334.90 = 14,393.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.64x = 36,334.90 × 14,393.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.64x = 522,970,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,970,562.14/26,329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.43

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