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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.76, 36,334.98 and 14,393.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.76, 36,334.98 and 14,393.09 is: 19,862.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.76 : 36,334.98 = 14,393.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.76/36,334.98 = 14,393.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.76x = 36,334.98 × 14,393.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.76x = 522,972,455.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,972,455.61/26,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.41

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