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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.59, 36,327.06 and 14,387.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.59, 36,327.06 and 14,387.43 is: 19,854.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.59 : 36,327.06 = 14,387.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.59/36,327.06 = 14,387.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.59x = 36,327.06 × 14,387.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.59x = 522,653,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,653,032.86/26,323.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,854.93

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