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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.31, 36,332.60 and 14,391.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.31, 36,332.60 and 14,391.15 is: 19,860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.31 : 36,332.60 = 14,391.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.31/36,332.60 = 14,391.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.31x = 36,332.60 × 14,391.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.31x = 522,867,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,867,824.53/26,327.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,860.28

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