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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.64, 36,327.92 and 14,387.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.64, 36,327.92 and 14,387.97 is: 19,855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.64 : 36,327.92 = 14,387.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.64/36,327.92 = 14,387.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.64x = 36,327.92 × 14,387.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.64x = 522,684,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,684,951.18/26,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.35

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