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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,330.17, 36,335.40 and 14,393.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,330.17, 36,335.40 and 14,393.47 is: 19,862.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,330.17 : 36,335.40 = 14,393.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,330.17/36,335.40 = 14,393.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,330.17x = 36,335.40 × 14,393.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,330.17x = 522,992,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,992,494.12/26,330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,862.86

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