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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,321.60, 36,323.72 and 14,385.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,321.60, 36,323.72 and 14,385.02 is: 19,851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,321.60 : 36,323.72 = 14,385.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,321.60/36,323.72 = 14,385.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,321.60x = 36,323.72 × 14,385.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,321.60x = 522,517,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,517,438.67/26,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,851.28

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