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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,333.26, 36,339.89 and 14,396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,333.26, 36,339.89 and 14,396.59 is: 19,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,333.26 : 36,339.89 = 14,396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,333.26/36,339.89 = 14,396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,333.26x = 36,339.89 × 14,396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,333.26x = 523,170,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,170,500.29/26,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.29

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