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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,316.54, 36,319.37 and 14,381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,316.54, 36,319.37 and 14,381.69 is: 19,848.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,316.54 : 36,319.37 = 14,381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,316.54/36,319.37 = 14,381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,316.54x = 36,319.37 × 14,381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,316.54x = 522,333,666.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,333,666.83/26,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.11

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