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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323.94, 36,327.04 and 14,387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323.94, 36,327.04 and 14,387.28 is: 19,854.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323.94 : 36,327.04 = 14,387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323.94/36,327.04 = 14,387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323.94x = 36,327.04 × 14,387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323.94x = 522,647,296.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,647,296.05/26,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,854.45

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