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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.48, 36,327.70 and 14,387.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.48, 36,327.70 and 14,387.81 is: 19,855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.48 : 36,327.70 = 14,387.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.48/36,327.70 = 14,387.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.48x = 36,327.70 × 14,387.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.48x = 522,676,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,676,045.34/26,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.13

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