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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,321.91, 36,324.33 and 14,385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,321.91, 36,324.33 and 14,385.24 is: 19,851.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,321.91 : 36,324.33 = 14,385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,321.91/36,324.33 = 14,385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,321.91x = 36,324.33 × 14,385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,321.91x = 522,534,132.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,534,132.96/26,321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,851.68

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