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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,330.48, 36,335.98 and 14,393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,330.48, 36,335.98 and 14,393.82 is: 19,863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,330.48 : 36,335.98 = 14,393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,330.48/36,335.98 = 14,393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,330.48x = 36,335.98 × 14,393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,330.48x = 523,013,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,013,555.64/26,330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.43

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