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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.67, 36,342 and 14,399.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.67, 36,342 and 14,399.01 is: 19,869.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.67 : 36,342 = 14,399.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.67/36,342 = 14,399.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.67x = 36,342 × 14,399.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.67x = 523,288,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,288,821.42/26,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,869.97

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