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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.25, 36,327.40 and 14,387.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.25, 36,327.40 and 14,387.67 is: 19,854.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.25 : 36,327.40 = 14,387.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.25/36,327.40 = 14,387.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.25x = 36,327.40 × 14,387.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.25x = 522,666,643.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,666,643.16/26,324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,854.95

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