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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.96, 36,334.72 and 14,393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.96, 36,334.72 and 14,393.36 is: 19,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.96 : 36,334.72 = 14,393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.96/36,334.72 = 14,393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.96x = 36,334.72 × 14,393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.96x = 522,978,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,978,705.46/26,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.50

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