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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.53, 36,325.13 and 14,385.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.53, 36,325.13 and 14,385.87 is: 19,852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.53 : 36,325.13 = 14,385.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.53/36,325.13 = 14,385.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.53x = 36,325.13 × 14,385.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.53x = 522,568,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,568,525.98/26,322.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,852.52

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