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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,320.96, 36,322.08 and 14,384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,320.96, 36,322.08 and 14,384.26 is: 19,849.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,320.96 : 36,322.08 = 14,384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,320.96/36,322.08 = 14,384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,320.96x = 36,322.08 × 14,384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,320.96x = 522,466,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,466,242.46/26,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.82

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