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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.98, 36,335.37 and 14,393.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.98, 36,335.37 and 14,393.31 is: 19,862.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.98 : 36,335.37 = 14,393.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.98/36,335.37 = 14,393.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.98x = 36,335.37 × 14,393.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.98x = 522,986,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,986,244.37/26,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.77

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