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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,324.94, 36,328.42 and 14,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,324.94, 36,328.42 and 14,388.28 is: 19,855.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,324.94 : 36,328.42 = 14,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,324.94/36,328.42 = 14,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,324.94x = 36,328.42 × 14,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,324.94x = 522,703,478.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,703,478.92/26,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.83

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