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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.57, 36,326.52 and 14,386.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.57, 36,326.52 and 14,386.95 is: 19,853.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.57 : 36,326.52 = 14,386.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.57/36,326.52 = 14,386.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.57x = 36,326.52 × 14,386.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.57x = 522,627,826.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,627,826.91/26,323.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.99

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