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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,422.38, 36,462.78 and 14,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,422.38, 36,462.78 and 14,323.20 is: 19,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,422.38 : 36,462.78 = 14,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,422.38/36,462.78 = 14,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,422.38x = 36,462.78 × 14,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,422.38x = 522,263,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,263,690.50/26,422.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.96

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