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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.91, 36,322.94 and 14,384.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.91, 36,322.94 and 14,384.24 is: 19,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.91 : 36,322.94 = 14,384.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.91/36,322.94 = 14,384.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.91x = 36,322.94 × 14,384.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.91x = 522,477,877.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,477,877.02/26,320.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,850.30

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