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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.51, 36,327.03 and 14,387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.51, 36,327.03 and 14,387.62 is: 19,855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.51 : 36,327.03 = 14,387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.51/36,327.03 = 14,387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.51x = 36,327.03 × 14,387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.51x = 522,659,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,659,431.43/26,323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.23

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