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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.62, 36,322.55 and 14,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.62, 36,322.55 and 14,383.96 is: 19,849.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.62 : 36,322.55 = 14,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.62/36,322.55 = 14,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.62x = 36,322.55 × 14,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.62x = 522,462,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,462,242.28/26,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.92

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