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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.70, 36,326.10 and 14,387.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.70, 36,326.10 and 14,387.12 is: 19,853.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.70 : 36,326.10 = 14,387.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.70/36,326.10 = 14,387.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.70x = 36,326.10 × 14,387.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.70x = 522,627,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,627,959.83/26,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.89

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