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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,321.36, 36,323.48 and 14,384.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,321.36, 36,323.48 and 14,384.69 is: 19,850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,321.36 : 36,323.48 = 14,384.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,321.36/36,323.48 = 14,384.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,321.36x = 36,323.48 × 14,384.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,321.36x = 522,501,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,501,888.94/26,321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,850.87

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