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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.03, 36,323.31 and 14,385.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.03, 36,323.31 and 14,385.78 is: 19,851.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.03 : 36,323.31 = 14,385.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.03/36,323.31 = 14,385.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.03x = 36,323.31 × 14,385.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.03x = 522,539,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,539,146.53/26,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,851.78

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