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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.93, 36,325.04 and 14,386.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.93, 36,325.04 and 14,386.59 is: 19,853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.93 : 36,325.04 = 14,386.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.93/36,325.04 = 14,386.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.93x = 36,325.04 × 14,386.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.93x = 522,593,385.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,593,385.28/26,322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.16

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