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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.56, 36,323.60 and 14,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.56, 36,323.60 and 14,386 is: 19,851.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.56 : 36,323.60 = 14,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.56/36,323.60 = 14,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.56x = 36,323.60 × 14,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.56x = 522,551,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,551,309.60/26,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,851.84

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