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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.65, 36,334.92 and 14,393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.65, 36,334.92 and 14,393.04 is: 19,862.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.65 : 36,334.92 = 14,393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.65/36,334.92 = 14,393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.65x = 36,334.92 × 14,393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.65x = 522,969,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,969,956.96/26,329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.40

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