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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.38, 36,327.56 and 14,387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.38, 36,327.56 and 14,387.72 is: 19,855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.38 : 36,327.56 = 14,387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.38/36,327.56 = 14,387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.38x = 36,327.56 × 14,387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.38x = 522,670,761.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,670,761.56/26,324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.01

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