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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.89, 36,327.45 and 14,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.89, 36,327.45 and 14,388 is: 19,855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.89 : 36,327.45 = 14,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.89/36,327.45 = 14,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.89x = 36,327.45 × 14,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.89x = 522,679,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,679,350.60/26,323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.70

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