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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,332.75, 36,339.33 and 14,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,332.75, 36,339.33 and 14,396.09 is: 19,866.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,332.75 : 36,339.33 = 14,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,332.75/36,339.33 = 14,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,332.75x = 36,339.33 × 14,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,332.75x = 523,144,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,144,164.16/26,332.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,866.67

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