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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.73, 36,341.61 and 14,397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.73, 36,341.61 and 14,397.80 is: 19,870.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.73 : 36,341.61 = 14,397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.73/36,341.61 = 14,397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.73x = 36,341.61 × 14,397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.73x = 523,239,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,239,232.46/26,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,870.30

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