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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.56, 36,327.84 and 14,387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.56, 36,327.84 and 14,387.40 is: 19,855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.56 : 36,327.84 = 14,387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.56/36,327.84 = 14,387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.56x = 36,327.84 × 14,387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.56x = 522,663,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,663,165.22/26,323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.34

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