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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.43, 36,338.74 and 14,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.43, 36,338.74 and 14,395.76 is: 19,866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.43 : 36,338.74 = 14,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.43/36,338.74 = 14,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.43x = 36,338.74 × 14,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.43x = 523,123,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,123,779.74/26,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,866.14

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