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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,321.91, 36,323.67 and 14,836.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,321.91, 36,323.67 and 14,836.74 is: 20,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,321.91 : 36,323.67 = 14,836.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,321.91/36,323.67 = 14,836.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,321.91x = 36,323.67 × 14,836.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,321.91x = 538,924,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,924,847.64/26,321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.38

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