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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.89, 36,323.31 and 14,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.89, 36,323.31 and 14,385 is: 19,851.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.89 : 36,323.31 = 14,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.89/36,323.31 = 14,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.89x = 36,323.31 × 14,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.89x = 522,510,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,510,814.35/26,320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,851.56

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