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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,388.65, 36,416.40 and 14,289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,388.65, 36,416.40 and 14,289.26 is: 19,719.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,388.65 : 36,416.40 = 14,289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,388.65/36,416.40 = 14,289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,388.65x = 36,416.40 × 14,289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,388.65x = 520,363,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,363,407.86/26,388.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,719.21

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