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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.72, 36,325.68 and 14,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.72, 36,325.68 and 14,387.20 is: 19,853.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.72 : 36,325.68 = 14,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.72/36,325.68 = 14,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.72x = 36,325.68 × 14,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.72x = 522,624,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,624,823.30/26,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.76

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