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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,330.26, 36,335.77 and 14,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,330.26, 36,335.77 and 14,393.60 is: 19,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,330.26 : 36,335.77 = 14,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,330.26/36,335.77 = 14,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,330.26x = 36,335.77 × 14,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,330.26x = 523,002,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,002,357.39/26,330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.17

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