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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.11, 36,324.44 and 14,385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.11, 36,324.44 and 14,385.45 is: 19,851.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.11 : 36,324.44 = 14,385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.11/36,324.44 = 14,385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.11x = 36,324.44 × 14,385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.11x = 522,543,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,543,343.47/26,322.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,851.88

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