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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,322.94, 36,325.66 and 14,386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,322.94, 36,325.66 and 14,386.28 is: 19,853.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,322.94 : 36,325.66 = 14,386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,322.94/36,325.66 = 14,386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,322.94x = 36,325.66 × 14,386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,322.94x = 522,591,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,591,215.16/26,322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.07

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