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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.95, 36,322.72 and 14,384.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.95, 36,322.72 and 14,384.03 is: 19,849.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.95 : 36,322.72 = 14,384.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.95/36,322.72 = 14,384.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.95x = 36,322.72 × 14,384.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.95x = 522,466,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,466,876.59/26,320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.85

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