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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.89, 36,326.07 and 14,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.89, 36,326.07 and 14,387 is: 19,854.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.89 : 36,326.07 = 14,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.89/36,326.07 = 14,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.89x = 36,326.07 × 14,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.89x = 522,623,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,623,169.09/26,322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,854.32

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