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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.30, 36,321.96 and 14,383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.30, 36,321.96 and 14,383.72 is: 19,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.30 : 36,321.96 = 14,383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.30/36,321.96 = 14,383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.30x = 36,321.96 × 14,383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.30x = 522,444,902.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,444,902.49/26,320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.50

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