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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,331.93, 36,338.05 and 14,395.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,331.93, 36,338.05 and 14,395.26 is: 19,865.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,331.93 : 36,338.05 = 14,395.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,331.93/36,338.05 = 14,395.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,331.93x = 36,338.05 × 14,395.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,331.93x = 523,095,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,095,677.64/26,331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,865.45

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