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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.48, 36,324.94 and 14,385.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.48, 36,324.94 and 14,385.81 is: 19,852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.48 : 36,324.94 = 14,385.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.48/36,324.94 = 14,385.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.48x = 36,324.94 × 14,385.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.48x = 522,563,785.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,563,785.36/26,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,852.38

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