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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,330.85, 36,335.72 and 14,394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,330.85, 36,335.72 and 14,394.09 is: 19,863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,330.85 : 36,335.72 = 14,394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,330.85/36,335.72 = 14,394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,330.85x = 36,335.72 × 14,394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,330.85x = 523,019,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,019,551.92/26,330.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.38

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