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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.89, 36,328.36 and 14,388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.89, 36,328.36 and 14,388.22 is: 19,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.89 : 36,328.36 = 14,388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.89/36,328.36 = 14,388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.89x = 36,328.36 × 14,388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.89x = 522,700,435.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,700,435.92/26,324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.75

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