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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.83, 36,337.64 and 14,394.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.83, 36,337.64 and 14,394.93 is: 19,866.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.83 : 36,337.64 = 14,394.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.83/36,337.64 = 14,394.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.83x = 36,337.64 × 14,394.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.83x = 523,077,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,077,784.17/26,329.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,866.36

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