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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.01, 36,327.72 and 14,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.01, 36,327.72 and 14,388.12 is: 19,855.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.01 : 36,327.72 = 14,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.01/36,327.72 = 14,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.01x = 36,327.72 × 14,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.01x = 522,687,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,687,522.75/26,324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.92

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